Croker Again Commands Tammany Boss Rule in Gotham
Special to the Scranton Tribune New York Oct 22 Richard Croker resumes control of Tammany Hall and guides Daily and Delmour in enforcing his orders. He helped place Grant for mayor, encouraged Olcott’s release, and now acts as conciliator, mending rifts within the Democratic machine while consolidating influence across the party factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
New York
Richard Croker
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Daly
Delmour
Croker
Senator Murphy
Grant
Straus
Murphy
Frederick P. Olcott
Central Trust Company
Henry J. Purroy
Patrick Keenan
John R. Voortile
Daniel O'Relly
Henry Murray
County Democracy
John Kelly
Henry D. Purroy
Gilroy
Clark
Hell
Mr. Croker
Reed's Great Welcome at Chicago Board of Trade
Honorable Thomas R. Reed of Maine received an ovation on the Chicago Board of Trade floor as Con gressman Aldrich and ex-Congressman Dunham accompanied him. Traders surged to greet the visitor for about fifteen minutes, then escorted him toward the entrance amid hurrahs. Reed later spoke briefly to Republican commercial traveling men at Fifth Avenue headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
United Press
Chicago
Thomas R. Reed
Maine
Board of Trade
Aldrich
Dunham
Teed
Reed
Fifth Avenue
Campaign literature surge favors Republicans in final weeks
Washington reports unusually heavy demand for campaign literature. Democrats had little to do while Republicans kept up a strong flow, using the last two weeks for education. With three weeks to go, committee headquarters show Republicans with the advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Washington
Republican Committee
Democrats Aim to Capture State Delegations Majority
Washington Oct 21 General J S Clarkson of Iowa said Democrats hold a majority of southern state delegations. He warned they would need six more votes to swing if the presidential election goes to the House and are focusing on winning those six seats more than the overall House majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prean
Washington
Clarkson
Towa
Morton
New York
Watterson Discusses Politics with Cleveland and Breckinridge
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Ottumwa Iowa on Oct 22 reports Henry Watterson stating that Senator Allison was morally certain of the Republican presidential nomination in 1896. He asserts three Democrats are out of politics Cleveland Grover Cleveland and Breckinridge, leaving the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watterson
Mr. Cleveland
Breckinridge
Scranton Tribune
Ottumwa
Henry Watterson
Allison
Grover Cleveland
Representative Wilson Travels From West Virginia
Washington dispatch notes Representative W. L. Wilson arrived from West Virginia this morning and returned this afternoon. His voice is in good trim and his physical condition excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hut
United Press
Washington
W. L. Wilson
West Virginia
Wilson Predicts Re Election Confidence for Democratic Delegation
In remarks on the campaign, Mr. Wilson expressed confidence that T will be reelected but declined to provide figures. He described his district as expansive as Massachusetts and noted varied majorities. He expects his state's delegation to stay Democratic as it is now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Massachusetts
Two Committeemen Refuse to Back Judge Clayton in Reelection
Delaware county Republican executive committee resignations from Alfred Beechy and John J. Gower prompt opposition to Judge Clayton in his bid for reelection. They support Democratic nominee O. B. Dickinson, while Democrats claim about 2,000 Republicans will back Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Clayton
United Press
Chester
Delaware County
Republican Executive Committee
Alfred Beechy
Darby
John J. Gower
Folsom
0. B. Dickinson
Mr. Dickinson
Dynamiter Captured Before Blowing Up Italian Shanty
New Rochelle but night Italian laborers narrowly escaped a dynamite attack by Patrick Riley who, angered by a past street brawl, placed nine dynamite cartridges and a battery under a shanty. A watchman halted him. Riley struck at the guard, and a mob of locals rushed the scene as Riley was taken to the lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Rochelle
Patrick Riley
Riley
Trallans
Rilety Wie
Attorney General Accepts Resignation Over Politics
Washington October 22 The attorney general received a resignation letter from J Adam Bedam United States marshal at St Paul citing inability to consistently follow the presidents 1886 political activity guidance. His resignation has been accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecause Grover
United Press
Washington
J. Adam Bedam
United States
Marahal
St. Paul
Mother and child saved after hour in well near Orwisburg
A mother Lotte Lesser and her daughter fell into a nine foot deep well near Orwisburg. The mother climbed down with a rope to free them and kept both heads above water for over an hour as the rope reel failed. A passerby finally heard their cries and rescued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pottaville
Orwisburg
Lotte Lesser
Benjamin Lesser
Lottie
Mra. Lesser
Mamie Yeager Wins Six Cent Damages in Suit
Mamie Yeager sued A. J. Melchor for 2500 claiming he accused her of kicking a cow to death. The court awarded six cents in damages amid the defamation claim, with Yeager resented the implication that her feet were large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Tinsted Press
Lantaster
Mamie Yeager
A. J. Melchor
Mr. Melchor
Babies barred from church services at Eighteenth Street
New York report says the Eighteenth Street Methodist church will use a committee of young women to care for and quiet babies during services to prevent disruptions. The plan, advised by Rev. Dr. J A Wilwan, aims to keep infants from disturbing worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eighteenth Street Methodist Church
J. A. EB. Wilwan
Mrs Flower Bitten by Pet Bull Dog in New York
Mrs Flower, wife of the governor, was badly torn when Billy the family bull dog bit her chin after she bent to stroke his ears. The attack occurred in New York on October 22 as the dog suddenly erupted without provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy
The Terrible Ravings of an Insane Man Captured at New Castle
B H Thomas of Cambridgeboro Crawford county was arrested with a loaded revolver and gun. He was brought before the mayor for a hearing but became so violent the mayor sent him back to jail. In jail he broke an iron bedstead and bored fifty holes in the floor with an iron alat. He twisted one inch iron bars and escaped the cell, forcing the sheriff to place him in the dungeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
B. H. Thomas
Cambridgeboro
Crawford County
Live News of Sports Shake Ups in American Football Groups
The American League of professional football players is said to be defunct with Loulaville likely finished for the season. The American association lingers in name, while contracts for Clements Grady Reilly and Tighe move to N EK Young via Philadelphia club treasurer John Rogers. A cement surface track by Pope Cycle company at Interida is planned, promising a standout facility. British hoodlams sprinkles tacks on roads for cyclers, with long races in Russia from St. Petersburg to Moscow covering 432 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League of Professional Football Players
Loulaville
American Association
Clements
Grady
Reilly
Tighe
N. EK
Russia
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Adam Quander
Pittsburg
Jh. R. Semple
Hastings
H. H. Durr
The
Philadelphia Record
C. B. Dorworth
Philadelphia Inquirer
Howard H. Dew
Philadelphia
L. A. Watres
R. W. Archbald
W. TH. Jessup
James Moir
Everett Warren
Frank E H. Clemons
John R. Jones
Major T. PF. Penman
B. BE. Reokathan
Charles Huester
R. G. Brooks
C. P. O'Malley
A. T. Cannell
A. J. Calhorn
James H. Torrey
Fred J. Widmayer
Victor Koch
Conrad Schroeder
H. D. Swick
Thomas Jay
Jermyn
John's
Latouche
Holmes
W. Gaylord Thoms
Bauer
Major Warren
Mundigan Avenue
Burglar Mistaken as Saloon Owner By Cool Burglar Save
In Camsden New Jersey Langfroid saved a burglar from jail after the thief helped himself to stock at Washington Park's saloon No 21 Federal Street and walked out. A passing policeman asked if he was closing up and the burglar calmly replied that he was a little late. The officer then learned the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Camsden
N. J
Peswarnay
Fresh Foreign Facts and Mid Respectful Notes
A montage of odd items reports the Ameer of Afghanistan improving, a monument unveilings in Etrad ella, and second ballots in Bel- Bie parliament with socialist leanings. The Duke of Hamilton nears death as Tronn university students seek a Royal birthday gift, while France lists naval estimates near 740 million francs and the Triple Alliance cites 40.2 million. China and Japan resume peace talks, likely to close soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameer
Afghanistan
Agostino
Etradella
Bel- Bie
Duke of Hamilton
Scotland
Koleht Marischal
Ling
Tronn University
Prince Blamarck
France
Triple Alliance
China
Japan
Arekely
Fighting Over A Woman Ends In Death Claim Battle
In Chicago two men Leon Lang of Philadelphia and G B Sampson of Tucson contend they are married to a woman who died recently. They fight for possession of her body and a court battle is expected. The coroner plans to submit the dispute to the public administrator for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Leon Lang
Philadelphia
G. GB. Sampson
Tuscon, Ariz
Politics in Brief Stumping Moves and Party Maneuvers
Brief political notes recount stumps and shifts across parties. Foraker campaigns against Wilson while Depew plans a New York tour for Morton. Gorman reverses to back Hil. Butterworth predicts tariff moderation. Cochran aids Wilson in West Virginia. Wright survives danger. Bottum named Democratic nominee over Pence by Denver court. Teed’s Chicago reception draws crowds. Sherman regrets unable to speak in Harrisburg. Republicans claim rising confidence. Minnesota anchors forecast several GOP wins. Michigan margins questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Wilson
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Morton
Gorman
Morgantown
W. Va
Ben Butterworth
Strankhan
Snys
Bourke Cochran
Wiltonlem
West Virginia
Myron B. Wright
Susquehanna
Trenton
Ontario
Denver
John T. Bottum
Teed
Chicago
Armory
John Sherman
Ohio
Harrisburg
Minnesota
Congress
W. B. Thom
Ro- T Committee
Michigan
Maya
Ste
Still Talk of Lynching Raises Threat After Arrest
Newark Oct 22. Further proof of the guilt of Benjamin Ward the negro arrested for assaulting Mrs Katharine Niebling alias Swigert developed today. Samuel Magruder found in the vault where Ward worked the gold watch stolen from the Niebling home. Identified by the woman he increases the chances for a lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Newark
Benjamin Ward
Mra
Katharine Niebling
Swigert
Samuel Magruder
Ward
Neibling
Grand Jury to Probe Church Lotteries in New Jersey
United Press reports New Jersey Union County grand jury to present a severe report against church fair lotteries at the October term opening. Judge Van Sickel called attention to the issue, and rumors say the presentment may shock readers who view church fair games of chance as harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
United Preas
New York
Union County
N. J
van Sickel
Villain With Six Wives Induces Elopement in Grantenville
In Grantville West Virginia Henry Sillman alias Harry Wright arrived two weeks ago and won the affections of Miss Martha Webb daughter of Colonel William Webb a wealthy local. He induced the young woman to elope and marry him the couple returned home were forgiven but soon quarrels led to further trouble as Frank Jones from Tyler county arrived seeking satisfaction.
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Granteville
W. Va
United Prose
Grantenville
Henry Sillman
Harry Wright
Martha Webb
William Webb
Mr. Webb
Frank Jones
Tyler County
Sill
Man marries sister then deserts her as suspect fled
Jones reports that Silliman, with multiple wives in different counties, escaped through the back door as Jones entered the front. He remains uncaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Jones
Sillman
Silliman
Last Session of Synod Opens in Tyrone Pa
Tyrone Pennsylvania October 2 The last session of the Presbyterian synod of Pennsylvania began with devotional exercises. Rev Murry A Grubb of Camden reported on publication and Sabbath school work. Rev B H Washington noted Butler church chosen for next meeting. Dr Holmes of Pittsburgh spoke on synodic sustenance. An opportunity to subscribe to the cause raised 10. M 10 was subscribed. Resolutions thanking officials were adopted and the synod adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania
Murry A. Grubb
Camden
BH. Washington
Pirat
Butler
Holmes
Pittsburg
Four Children Die In Nyack Fire At Reverend Taylor Residence
A blaze at the Rev William Taylor's Nyack New York home shortly after 4 am burned the elegant new dwelling. Four Taylor children aged 11 to 15 died and three workmen were seriously injured. A laborer and two decorators leaped from a third story window and were badly burned. Names of the children were Harriet Ada Arthur and Schultz. Two older youths escaped by jumping from an upper window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyack
United Press
N. Y
Ros Taylor
William Taylor
Africa
Harriet
Ada
Arthur
Schultz
Hove
Carewitch Defiant Vows Renunciation Over Marriage
Vienna reports a royal dispute as Carrewitel refuses a loveless marriage, saying he would rather renounce the throne than wed. The scene described as violent added to czar’s already worsened mood amid ongoing rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vienna
Car
Canrewitel
Marriag
Carpenter Furniture Store Destroyed by Fire in Nicholson
Special to the Beranton Tribune from Nicholson, October 22. The J. M. Carpenter furniture store was totally destroyed by a blaze this afternoon. The adjoining Th. Johnson building is partially burned and fighting fire continues as the business district of the town remains under threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carpenter
Beranton Tribune
Wealthy farmer dies at station en route to bank
Tetiathan Kern, 74, of Limerick township, collapsed and died at Reading railroad station while reading. He carried a valise with $1,600. Authorities say he was likely on his way to a bank when the death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis Vause
United Press
Pottstown
Tetiathan Kern
Limerick Township
Reading
Kern
Storm Strikes Geuda Springs and Wilmette?
Geuda Springs, a hamlet ten miles west of here, was struck by a cyclone late Saturday evening. Total damage is estimated at $10,000. In Winfield the storm wrecked J. J. Lynn's store and Baden's warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kan
Geuda Springs
Here
Winfield
J. J. Lynn
Baden
Tyler Breaks the One Mile Bicycle Record
In Waltham Massachusetts on October 22 Henry Tyler eclipsed the existing world one mile mark of 2 minutes 6 4 5 seconds set by Bliss at Springfield. Tyler rode the distance in 2 minutes 5 2 5 seconds to set a new record.
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Tyler
United Press
Waltham
Mass
Bliss
Springfield
Henry Tyler
State Board Pardons Meeting Scheduled for October
A state board of pardons meeting is slated for October. At Pottsville a rockfall in a colliery killed John Tidaback. Jacob Rangas was found dead near Lee, New Jersey, after a possible attempt. John Zimmerman died after being struck by a train near Pottsville. Mary J. Frees died in Reading after a medical incident. Frank Treons’ body was found in a McDonald boiler house following a murder. A cholera-like illness caused three deaths at Tullytown prompting health action. Sylvester Maholiski was decapitated by a train at Mahanoy Plane.
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State Board of Pardons
Pottsville
John Tidaback
Albert Lewis
Potter County
Philadelphia
W. W. Brown
Rae Buffal
N. Y
Baston
Reading
Mary J. Frees
Pottaville
John Zimmerman
Mahanoy
Sylvester Maholiski
Frank Treons
McDonald
Tullytown
Bucks Courty
Javoh Rangas
Mt Lee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lewin
Arent
C. B. Clark
Aftimour Batterine
Allegheny County
Internal Revenue Inspectora
Ticks of the Wire includes a string of disparate items
A collage of brief notes reports fumbles and mishaps from cities across the United States. Mentions disappearances fights misfortunes and incidents including a missing Chicago man a bicycle signal corps plan a deadly illness among Cochiti Indians a fall injuring Wolf Hopper an explosion in Shelbyville gas wells a statue unveiling in Bryant Park a Chicago political crowd scene a pension request a Springfield ex judge and a carrier default abroad, with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanis
Archibald McNair
Chicago
Metook
Signal Corps
Cochiti
N. M
Stag
Wolf Hopper
Shelbyville
Ind
J. Marion Sims
Bryant Park
New York
McGloyon
Lutloukalanito
Washington
Springfield
Pallee
Charles 2. Morriy
Carerail
Wotamupe
Canada
Weather Outlook: Cloudy Morning With Daytime Fair Expectation
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions during the day after a cloudy morning. East winds are noted, shaping the day’s weather pattern with mild temperatures and improving skies.
Outpouring of Citizens for General Hastings Meetings Draw Huge Crowds
General Hastings and fellow Republican candidates drew massive turnout in Lackawanna County as five meetings drew throngs in Providence West Side and South Side. Speakers included Charles Emory Smith and Hastings at Frothingham and the Armory, with women and suburban residents in attendance. A touring schedule planned stops at Carbondale and Towerdale with open-air addresses and monster demonstrations by Wayne County Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tte
D. H. Hastings
Campoign
Lackawanna County
Galusha A. Grow
Hastings
Providence
Weat Blde
South Side
Grow
Frothingham
Wyoming
Guth
Bauer
Charles Emory Smith
Scranton
Pennsylvania
General Hastings
Armory
É Oelock
Carbondale
Hassinga
Tiotel Anthracion
Towerdale
Wayns County Republic Ma
Republican Club
Price
Washington Avenue
Himeelf
Charles W. Stone
Warren County
General Lattn
L. Connell
Thomas V. Cooper
E. N. Willard
Fr. M. Boles
Ft. W. Archbald
RECEPTION TO HASTINGS Drawn crowds greet governor nominee at city station
Hundreds packed Lackawanna avenue and the station to welcome Governor Hastings as his train arrived. The orderly crowd, composed of mechanics, laborers, and business men, cheered as Hastings descended and greeted committee members. A large procession formed, with Hastings and dozens of campaign aides, heading to Central Republican club rooms and then to open air rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Lackawanna Avenue
General Hastings
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Road
Manunka Chunk
Lackawanna Road
Repulican
Everett Warren
State League of Republican Clubs
Conemaugh
Johnstown
James W. Latta
Internal Affairs
Charles F. Warwick
Willam I. Bhaffer
Chester
Thomas J. Stewart
Norristown
Frank Heeder
Easton
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
B. FP. Behleman
Lancaster
Thomas V. Cooper
Evening Wear Ad Highlights Black Goods by Leading Foreign Brands
An advertisement touts a line of Black Goods featuring the latest and best designs from leading foreign manufacturers. It emphasizes fashionable evening wear and high quality, appealing to discerning shoppers seeking imported styles.
Pay Enough Pay Enough Watch Advice
A fragment discusses consumer choices when buying watches and the idea that cheaper items may seem adequate. It suggests moral effort in paying for quality and hints at skepticism toward cheap imitations and scams. The piece encourages visiting a local shop to compare options and avoid overpaying elsewhere.
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Gotham
Heelers
Mrs. Flower Bitten
Politics IN Brief
Nicholson
Arkansas
Walter Lyon
Finley
Voss Yun
Choice
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce Street
MS Oming Avveni
W. J. Weichel
Jeweler
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