Plurality in Tracy Campaign Drives Republican Confidence
New York Republicans gather at headquarters as General Tracy's strength grows. Quigg reports single borough gaps for Low and Gleason allies, predicts Tracy carries Richmond and Queens and secures a large city plurality. Chicago figures flank Harlem rallies with Croker and Harrison amid tense Tammany Hall scenes.
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New York
General Tracy
Varter
Quige
Stiwaring
Quire
Low
Brooklyn
Queens
Borough of
Richmond
Quige Wold
Tracy
Patrick Gleason
Tracey
Clansen
Tarmmany Hall
Mr. Low
Quigg
Secretary Sherman views on tariff and silver question
Secretary Sherman writes from Washington that McKinley era tariff policy should be restored while warning against free coinage of silver. He argues Wilson Gorman impedes progress and predicts a strong Ohio choice on tariff and debt reduction. Sherman endorses Hanna for U S Senate and plans to vote in Mansfield, outlining Republican unity.
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Washington
Ohio
Sherman
Cincinnati
United States
Republican Party
Eilver
East
Mark A. Hanna
Providence
Manfield
John Sherman
Carter Harrison Arrives With Chicago Delegation
The Chicago delegation led by Mayor Carter Harrison arrived in New York on a special train at Grand Central. They marched to Murray Hill and Park Avenue hotels amid large crowds and a Tammany Hall reception committee. Harrison praised mayoral allies and weighed in on Henry George and open saloon policies in Chicago.
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Harrison
Chicago
Syracuse
Albany
Washington
Bulser
Harlem River Park
Tammany A
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Carter Morrison
Conk County
Criker
Man
Henrys George Shouters
James Rbustis
Croker
New York
Courter Harrison
Chicgo Democrats
Grand Central Depot
Murray Hill Hotel
Park Avenue
Park Avenue Hotel
Depot
Chicago & Commopolitan
Missouri Presbyterian Board Petition Sparks Saloon License Battle
In Louis Ontario a resolution urged Princeton University to revoke three trustees who signed a saloon license petition. The move caused sharp debate and was eventually ruled out of order by the moderator.
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Louis
Colorado's Wolcott Travels to Paris on Free Gold Plan
Wolcott of Colorado, chairing the U.S. monetary commission, has gone to Paris to urge the French government to accept freed gold proposals. Observers think France will not take further steps on the matter.
Victory for Republicans Expected Strong Ticket Win
The piece predicts a sweeping Republican victory next Tuesday with unity and urgency. It urges every Republican to stay active to cement Republican supremacy in Democratic Lackawanna and defeat the opposition.
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Democratic Lackawanna
Sultan Triumph in Morocco Victorious at Tada
The Sultan of Morocco defeated the Henanter tribe at Tada in a victory that sent tribesmen fleeing to the mountains. Many prisoners were captured and their heads placed on the walls of Maraom.
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Tangier
Morocco
Tada
Maraom
Dramatic Probate Court Hearing Over Allen Gregory Estate
In Chicago probate court a dramatic session heard claims over Allen Gregory’s $1,000,000 estate. Lilie D Gregory testified she performed a marriage ceremony between Gregory and Martha Clybourn, who seeks to be declared his widow tenured by marriage.
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Chicago
Allen Gregory
Lilie D. Gregory
Penton
Martha Clyburn
Martha Clybourn
American Trust and Savings Bank
Gregory
Chicagro
Mise Clybourn
Miss Clybourn
Termelo
Cannot Own Ships Affects American Merchant Marine
Charles H. Cramp, shipbuilder of Philadelphia, told the New York board of trade convention that Americans cannot own ships until they can build them and cannot build them until ownership becomes desirable. He noted that foreign trade ships face unprofitable investments while coastwise and lake traffic, protected by law, remain profitable, though overall trade prospects are limited.
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New York
Charles H. Cramp
Philadelphia
Board of Trade and Transportation
Grover Cleveland Jr Born at Princeton During Varsity Practice
A son was born today to Grover Cleveland and his wife at noon in Princeton New Jersey. Telegrams of congratulations came from Joseph Jefferson ex secretary Thurston and ex secretary Carlisle. The newborn joins sisters Ruth Kath er and Marion aged 7 5 and 3 as Princeton undergraduates discuss the heir.
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Princeton
N. J. Get
Grover Cleveland
United States
Joseph Jefferson
B.C. Benedict
Thurston
Carlisle
Cleveland
Reunion Hall
Grover Cleveland, Jr
Ruth
Kether
Marion
Reeder Fights Settlement Moves for Hearing in Philadelphia
General Frank Reeder rejected any settlement of the Van Valkenburg and Reeder-Weles-Luckenbach cases and urged an early hearing. He said he had no involvement with the prosecution of E A Van Valkenburg and learned of his arrest only from newspapers. He directed his counsel to press for a prompt court hearing.
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E. A. van Valkenbure
France Moves Three Missions Toward Khartoum Under Mahdi Pact
Paris reports three French missions are marching toward Khartoum in an understanding with the Mahdi reached in 1896. France would recognize Soudan as independent under Ottoman suzerainty in exchange for concessions. The article cites Bedaits claiming France acts at the Mahdi and Ottoman Empire integrity as guiding principles.
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Paris
Eclalr
Khartoum
France
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
M. Manoteux
Milan's Proposals Stir Balkan Rumors After Divorce Demand
Vienna dispatch reports ex King Milan of Serbia sought an absolute divorce from ex Queen Natalie at the Metropolitan of Bolerade. He allegedly said the dynasty needs a new marriage and that Milan may be named regent of a Balkan realm as Alexander I remains abroad.
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London
Vienna
Tdlly Telegraph
Helgrade
Milan
Servia
Bolerade
Natalie
Alexander le i
Betvin
Greek Naval Scandal Sends Officers to Court Martial
A Greek naval inquiry reveals torpedoes in the Turkey war lacked percussion caps and fulminating mercury. Officers Rastopoulo and Anastas must face court martial for negligence. Prince George of Greece endures harsh press attacks as public opinion shifts.
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Allens
Det
U—A
Greece
Turkey
Rastopoulo
Anastash
Milrtial
Prince Cleorge
Cheeve
Prince George
Tracy or George Will Lead New York Mayoral Race
Tom L Johnson says Tracy will finish second and either Tracy or George will be the first mayor of Greater New York. He asserts Tracy has strong backing in New York and Brooklyn, with Van Wyck third and Low fading as anti Platt forces consolidate.
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New York
Chicago
Strong
Gipe
Meyer Strong
Ciirher
John
White
Mbp
Ne 6
Mysell
Mhioage
American Republic
Tingley Bi
Democratic Party
Tracy
George
Greater
Bette
Tom Platt
Brooklyn
Nothiing
Low
Cleveland
George Fivet
Chancels
Coorre
Meade Divorce Case Heard in Wilmington Court
The divorce action of FE C Meade against Mrs Lydia Meade was heard before Commissioner Francis M Walker. Evidence showed only the 10 year old wedding. Meade, a locomotive engineer, alleges infidelity with H Jones C Hutchings and others as co respondents. Mrs Meade, notable on Market street, is described as a riding bicyclist and horsewoman.
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Wilmington
Del
FE C. Meade
Mra
Lydia Meade
Francis M. Walker
Meate
H. Jones
C . Hutchings
Steamship Arrivals and Sailed Names Report
Steamship arrivals and sailings listed from Boulogne Rotterdam New York Genoa and Southampton with ships including Teutonic Kaleer Wil helm TL Parle Ams Luho and destinations New York and other ports. Entries indicate ships arriving in New York from European ports and Philadelphia style routes with mixed spellings.
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Boulogne
Rotterdam
New York
Queensland
Teutonic
Genoa
Kaleer Wilhelm TL
Southampton
Parle
Naplee
Ams
Bremen
Luho
Faith cure claim fails as court orders verdict reversed
Baltimore judge rules faith cure practitioners did not render service to the sick in the Winters case. He credits hospital doctors and nurses with curing pneumonia and reverses the lower court ruling that awarded the Dotys $25 for removing unhealthy notions. The dispute involved H Archer Doty and Pearl Battle Duty against restaurant keeper Charles F Winters.
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Baltimore
Winters
Dotys
Wright
White Ribbon Invades Buffalo for Temperance Convention
Thousands of women and delegates flood Buffalo as the WCTU hosts sessions led by Frances Willard and other officers. National and regional leaders address the assembly. papers on Christian citizenship and temperance are read, with 16,000,000 schoolchildren affected by the movement.
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Mise Willard
L. Oberweliver
Lucy Page Gaston
Anna Dowrey
Mary BH. Meterer
Mary H. Hunt
National Board of Superintendents
Hunt
Margaret ST. Elia
Constitution
United States
Woc
T.uc
Maury Woods Allen
National Purity Congress
C. F. Cale
Town Purity Alliance
Maurice Gregory
London
England
Spain's conciliatory reply to Woodford note on Cuba
Washington reports Spain shows goodwill in reform program to Cuba. Cabinet has approved reforms including chamber size and executive committee. General Weyler to depart Havana with staff. a large public demonstration planned. Guerrilla actions in Pinar del Rio result in insurgent casualties.
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Weyler
Havana
Washington
Woodford
Cuba
Woolford
Crme
W Weyler
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Oceneral Weyler
Montserrat
Pinar del Rio
Pico
Pajaro
Antonio Sowers
Vicente Lopez
Political Pointer Endorsement in Lackawanna Party
A political pointer urges voters to back Schadt and Morn and the Lackawanna Democracy platform of free trade and free silver. It contrasts this with McKinley supporters, labeling them Bryan agents and urging a vote for pro free trade and pro silver policies.
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Chicago
Lackawinna Democracy
Schadt
McKinley
Bryan
Made a Thief Disgorge in Middletown
Charles P. Brown a farmer near Middletown Delaware was held up by a thief who took $10 and a gold watch. Brown pursued the robber with a firearm and forced the return of the valuables. The thief claimed hunger and Brown let him go.
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Middletown
Del
Charles P. Brown
Ah. Brown
Brown
Elderly men overcome by gas in Mergholts village
Two elderly workers in Mergholts, a village five miles from Tonawanda, were overcome by gas from a coal stove last night and are not expected to live.
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Buffalo
Mergholts
Tonawanda
Editorials and Local Notes on Politics and Crime
The column covers General Tracy's election influence, Secretary Bherman’s views, and Spain’s note, with editorials on Law and Lackawanna County judges. It reports dozens of local Republican meetings in Dunmore Jermyn and Priceburg and notes the death of James Jordan of Cilyphant.
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Tracy
Bherman
France
Soudan
Ste .Renett Quay
Juellon Williams
Hughes
Braciig
Lackawanna County
Ronting Republican
Dunmore
Jermyn
Priceburg
James Jordan
Cilyphant
Weetside
Acme County News
Eighboring County
Ifm Pinnicial and Commercia
Army of the Tennessee elects new officers in Milwaukee
The Society of the Army of the Tennessee met in Milwaukee on October 28 and announced a full slate of officers. President G. M. Dodge and corresponding secretary A Hickenlooper were named, with Cornelius Cadle as recording secretary and G. M. Forse as treasurer. A large list of vice presidents including J Hell Ohio, W Warner Kansas City, P B Wright Illinois, J Crane New York, L H Hube tard Minnesota, G Frederick Nebraska, O C Lademan Wisconsin, A Blair Pennsylvania, C Christenzen California, J W Mee Murray Florida, Jmr Dunlop Indiana, and M BE Hige wau Iowa followed.
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Minnesota
G. H. Frederick
Nebraska
O. C. Lademan
Wisconsin
Andrew A. Blair
Pennsylvania
Charles Christeenzen
California
J. W. Mee Murray
Florida
J. Mr, Dunlop
Indiana
M. BE
Higewau
Iowa
Pastor’s disguise sparks clamor in Cleveland church
Rev. Mr. Chalmers of a Christan church recounts posing as a workingman at a top Cleveland church. He describes being elbowed aside by ushers and finally seated in the rear pew amid a display of class snubs during Sunday services.
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Cleveland
Mr. Chalmers
Christan Church
Weather Forecast for the Middle States and New Kneeland
The Herald reports partly cloudy to fair weather across the middle states and New Kneeland with light to fresh southwest or northwest winds. Temperatures fall after a day of cloud and possible rain in northern districts and along the coast, with Saturday bringing fair weather and strong northwest winds in those regions.
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The
Herald
New York
Cal
Middle States
New Kneeland
Batuniay
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Horatio Uherty
Lberty
Knights of Labor
Perry Belmont
Carter Harrison
Wolcott Visite
Mise Lillie D. Gregory
Cramp
Grover
Son
Reeder
Jias
Tom L. Johnson
Honey Ciorge
Mra. Meade
Arrials
Spain
Act
Army OF the Tennessee
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