Penrose Addresses Issues of the Day in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia the audience heard United States Senator Penrose discuss the campaign with Republicans urged to vote for their party, highlighting dangers of Democratic control, and criticizing Wanamaker’s role. He urged support for Stone and the Republican slate amid talks of national policy and protectionism.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Music
United States
Penrose
Bingham
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Campaien
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Spain
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Tast
Republic Party
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House
Congress
J. W. Baboevk
Rrepublican Congressional Committee
Washington
Republican Congressional Committee
Hotel Normandie
Washington, DC
Popullete
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Bathwork
Chatriman
Pennsylviania
Union
Mir. Babcock
Commonwealth
People of
William A. Stone
George A. Jenks
Dr. Swallow
Prohibition
Stone
Jenks
Swallow
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Republican Organization
Huntingdon
Pollill
Hong
Nvn
Wanamaaker
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Road and
Keystone Bank
Gideon W. Marsh
Keystone National Bank
Eeetron
Low United Stock
John Lute
Ponnsylvania
Republicana of Pennsylvania
bin Jean
Jubilee Parade Staff Officers Named for War Ship Review
General Miles appoints brigadier general Gilmore and several colonels to command parade units for the jubilee event in Philadelphia. Secretary Long to review warships on Civic Day. fleets include New Orleans Texas Topeka and others with 90 000 troops expected in line. Acting Governor Watkins plans to attend.
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Philadelphia
Get
Miles
Peace Jubilee Committee
J. C. Gilmore
WA. V
James Allen
U.S. V. Signal Corps
Francis Michler
Marion P. Maur
U. 8
William M. Black
Engineer Corps
H. H. Whitney
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Texas
Topeka
Philip Willl
Hudson
Winslow
Cardenas Harbor
Olivette
Independence Hall
Liberty
Warwick
Hastings
Fairmount Park
United States
Watkins
New Jersey
Shot At His Door Blunder Wounds Real Estate Broker
Edgar W. Winslow of J. H. Winslow and Son, Troy real estate brokers, was accidentally shot by grocer William Fredericks who mistook him for a burglar. The bullet pierced the left lung. doctors doubt his recovery.
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Troy
N. Y
Edgar W. Winslow
J. H
Schley Ordered Home From Porto Rico Evacuation Mission
Secretary Long received a telegram from Admiral Schley in San Juan de Porto Rico stating the Porto Rico Evacuation Commission has finished its work and he will return home later this month unless ordered otherwise. The Navy ordered Schley and his clerks to proceed with a copy of the commission report to Tompkinsville, New York, aboard the cruiser Newark and report arrival to the department.
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Washington
Long
Fleur
Schley
San Juan de Porto Rico
Secretary of the Navy
Tompkinsville
N. Y
Newark
Department
Officers and Men Ordered to Manila from Indiana
General Merriam orders Colonel Frederick Funston Major Frank H. Whitman Wilder Metcalf and staff to sail on the transport Indiana for the Philippines. They will depart in about a week from San Francisco. The group includes surgeons, chaplain, regimental staff, bands, and multiple company soldiers totaling 89 officers and 75 enlisted men.
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San Francisco
Merriam
Philippines
Indiana
Olonel Frederick Funston
Frank H. Whitman
Wilder & Metcalf
John A. Rafter
Henry BD
Smith
Charles B. Walker
John Schueman
Twentieth Sausas Volunteer Infantry
Hospital Corps
Two Thousand Strike Envelops Pittsburg Miners
On October 21 in Pittsburg about two thousand coal miners in the fourth and fifth pools on the Monongahela river march to enforce the Chicago agreement. Strikers establish camps near mines to bar non union workers and plan a prolonged siege.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela River
Fatal Wind Storm Ravages South Texas
A severe wind and electrical storm swept through south Texas causing massive cotton damage. In Deer Park the home of C S Adams collapsed injuring his family. A J Cook was crushed to death. Paseadena saw a wrecked house with six injuries while a Missouri freight siding was blown open and a California Express derailed, killing engineer George Johnston and injuring others.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Deer Park
C. 5
Adams
Mr. Adama
A. J. Cook
Paseadena
John Stout
Missouri
California Express
George Johnston
San Antonio
Episcopal Council Debates Church Duties in Cuba and Pacific
Washington reports describe the church’s expanded role due to changes in Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. The committee urges joint conferences with the Church of England over Hawaii and proposes missions in Porto Rico Cuba and other lands under American influence. A joint commission is recommended for Cuba and Haiti Mexico Brazil, with debates over immediate action in Hawaii.
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Washington
Episcopal Church
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Church of England
California
United States
Ponce
United States Army
Church of Rome
Ecommittes
Antigua
Church Missionary Society
Hayti
Mexico
Brazil
Inere
Oregon
Osborn
Computee
Nero Sent Home After Coal Fire at Taku
A telegram from Admiral Dewey in Manila reports the collier Nero arrived at Taku on the 16th with her coal on fire and suggests sending the vessel home since he has no further use for her. The secretary of the navy has no comment on the political situation or further captures.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Nero
Taku
Dewey
Philippines
Department
Fatal Explosion at Pentwater Furniture Factory
An early morning explosion wrecked the Pentwater furniture factory, killing electrician Lou Tipnar and laborer Miller Sorenson. Injured are Tim Palmer engineer and workers Fred Gerard and Otto Green. Palmer is not expected to survive, and about two men may lose work due to the disaster.
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Muskegon
Mich
Pentwater Furniture Company
Pentwater
Lou Tipnar
Miller Sorenson
Tim Palmer
Fred Gerard
Otto Green
Leaborers
Palmer
British Aim to Evacuate Fashoda Without Delay
London reports government circles fear war over the Fashoda incident yet insist on holding firm to the demandFrance should evacuate. If France refuses Paris will remove Marchand and his party from the site, though extreme measures are not expected to be required.
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London
Tiie
Ito
France
Fashoda Marchand
Southampton Bail List Sparks Port City Brief
A brief report notes bail announcements for ships leaving Hamburg and New York routes. Auguste Victoria is listed from Hamburg with connections to Southampton, while Liv erpool and Nomadio are tied to New York passages.
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Southampton
Auguste Victoria
Hamburg
New York
Liverpool
Nomadio
Harrity backs Jenks in Pennsylvania race amid free silver debate
Former Democratic National Chairman William F. Harrity declares support for George A. Jenks and allies, saying Jenks merits governorship and that state issues frame the contest. Harrity notes Jenks leads or ties with Colonel Stone, predicting a decisive defeat for Stone if trends continue.
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Mr. Harrity
Pennsylvania
Jenks
Mr. Jenks
Colonel Stone
Stone
Revenue stamp dispute over poll tax clarified by state official
Harrisburg October 21 Revenue Commissioner Scott sustained a Ninth district ruling by Collector Hershey that poll tax payment orders do not require a revenue stamp while a Philadelphia district ruling demanded the stamp as power of attorney. The issue affects Pennsylvania voters. Also noted, Winfield S. Schroeder of Gettysburg is appointed deputy revenue collector for Adams and part of York counties. Mosley Miller is removed.
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Harrisburg
Scott
Hershey
Ninth
Pennsylvania
McClain
Philadelphia
Winfield S. Schroeder
Gettysburg
Adams County
York County
Mosley Miller
Swallow Campaign Speech in Tyrone After Wana maker Remarks
Dr. 8 C Swallow spoke in Tyrone opera house on campaign issues. He said Harrisburg business leader and Republican State Chairman Mikin asked for funds to support the campaign. Swallow claimed Elkin would misuse money to defeat him in Dauphin County. He likened the request to a burglar seeking a basket for plunder. Volney B Cushing and Gamaliel Bradford also spoke, with stops in Punxsutawney and plans to visit Indiana and Johnstown tomorrow.
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Tyrone
John Wanamaker
C. Swallow
Business House
Harrisburg
Mikin
Elkin
Maey
Swallow
Dauphin County
Volney B. Cushing
Gamaliel Bradford
Punxautawney
Indiana
Johnstown
Brooklyn Boxer Matty Matthews Beats Tommy Ryan in Thirteenth
Matty Matthews of Brooklyn defeated Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia by decision in the thirteenth round of a catchweight bout. Ryan was heavily punished during the fight in New York on October 31.
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New York
Matty Matthews
Brooklyn
Tommy Ryan
Philadelphia
Ryan
Weather and campaigns dominate morning paper
The morning issue highlights rain and cooler weather, Senate Penrose campaign notes, war readiness in England, Jubilee preparations, trade reviews, religious and social items, a murder jury update, and Republican county campaign opens. Occasional society notes and a Sunday school schedule are listed.
The Frederic Inquest Adjourned In London
London on October 21 the inquest into Harold Frederic the newspaper writer and author was adjourned to next Wednesday. Evidence suggested sensational claims about Christian Science treatment with Mrs Mills and the doctors being dismissed. Doctors testified Frederic suffered rheumatic fever and paralysis and died of syncope. The proceedings may include further testimony from Mrs Mills.
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London
Harold Frederic
Frederica
Ruth
John Stokes
Frederic
Kate Lyon
Dra. Brown
Prieberger
Convention closes as Woman's Christian Temperance members elect officers
Pittsburg October session of the Woman's Christian Temperance alliance adjourns after electing officers led by President Mrs H Campbell and adopting resolutions condemning the canteen system. The group plans to petition Congress to repeal the canteen law and promote temperance sermons on the fourth Sunday in October. Delegates to the national convention are chosen before closing.
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Pittsburg
Woman's Christ In Temperance Alliance
Congress
Motlege Lowne
West Chester
Chester County
Courtesy Unappreciated in Amsterdam Train Return
Queen Wilhelmina and her mother returned by train from Apeldoorn amid excitement after a reporter in a bicycle costume offered his arm to the young queen and was arrested. Officials later said the man showed mental derangement and claimed politeness prompted his action.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Apbeldourt
Pennsylvania Pensions Noted From Oct 11 List
Washington October 11 These Pennsylvania pensions have been issued Original helper G Andrews Bradford Jeane Walter Giarrucci Wayne HO Micha King Wilkes Barre Inecrade Kenry H Joxlin Ulster Bradford 1 to 7 Patrick Fannin Honesdale to 2 Patrick KL Boland West Warren Bradford 2 to 14 Almerian D Biddle Canton Bradford 9 to 4.
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Washington
Pennssylvania
Hipper
G. Andrews
Bradford
Jeane Walter
Giarrucci
Wayne
Micha King
Wilkes-Barre
Kenry H. Joxlin
Ulster
Patrick Fannin
Honesdale
Patrick KL Boland
Weet Warren
Almerian D
Biddle
Canton
British Reserve Squadron Made Ready After 48 Hour Repair Window
Major Marchand's report from Cairo arrives with no news of Kitchener's Fashoda event. French Captain Baratier sends details of the expedition route, occupation, and supplies up to August. He notes no officer losses and health remains good, with instructions directing march toward Cairo and then France.
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Marchand
Fashoda
Tendon
Portsmouth
Laure
Paris
Baratier
Marehhand
Cairo
Cilro
Fasheda
Kitchener
Sves
Cieneral Kitchener
Major Marchand
Baratler
Pasi
Khartoum
Barathi
Omdurman
France
Tharatier
Ines
Trafalgar Anniversary Sparks London Town Festivities
London marks the Trafalgar anniversary with displays and parades amid tensions over the Fashedda question. Nelson’s column is draped with leaves and flowers, banners and flags adorn the city, and crowds gather at Weymouth to honor Nelson and the Trafalgar naval victory.
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London
Trafalgar
Nelson
Prante
Spain
Villenpuyve
France
Trafalgue Byunure
Vite
Br. Vincent
Campore Down
Nite
Ube Gaedes
Wortemouth
Continuous ovation for McKinley across states
The article notes a widespread, sustained ovation for President McKinley as he travels the states. Citizens gather in large numbers along the route, eager to hear his remarks and show support during the campaign swing amid a festive, attentive atmosphere.
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Cincinnati
McKinley
Tithe
Oia
Weather Forecast for Ratundiay in Washington
Forecasters predict a windy night with dark skies and brisk northwest winds. Temperatures will remain cool as patchy conditions move through the region with no precipitation emphasized.
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Washington
Ratundiay
Pasion
Pennsylvania
Pali
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