Republicans Predict House Gains Ahead of Election
The Tribune notes Republicans aiming to win at least 200 House seats, a 21 vote majority, while Democrats concede gains but expect a narrow win. Predictions cover shifts in Texas Missouri Maine Oregon Montana Idaho New Hampshire North and South Dakota Washington Vermont Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with Populists playing a small role.
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Cout
House of Representatives
Mason and Dixon
United States
Peas Ean
Texas
Missouri
St. Louis
Reublicans
Mr. Hayes
Maine
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
New Hampshire
North
South Dakota
Washington
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Wilson
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Young Eloapers Elude Wrath for Out-of-State Marriage
Miss Mary Walton and Louis Thomas, both well known, eloped to New York State to marry after parental objections. The couple left the Ridge and wed early in the week, returning to face their families who now accept the outcome.
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Archbbald
Mary Walton
Louis Thomas
New York State
Miss Walton
Cause of Strike Cited as Debs Case Witness Testimony
Washington Sept 26 the commission investigating the Chicago strike ended hearings after two witnesses and will draft a report for the president by mid November Gustave Augerstein said the Pollman company refusal to pay workers living where the strike began caused the action but he believed intemperance was the real reason and that Debsdown leaders had long been under liquor influence
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Deba
Washington
Mesara
Wright
Kernan and Worthington
Chicago
Gustave Augerstein
Cromwellian League
Pollman Company
Debsdown
Rabies Fear After Dog Bites Fatal Boy's Death at Corsicana
In Navarro county Texas a rabid dog bit 18 year old McAfoo three weeks ago near the western area. He suffered convulsions yesterday and died in a horrific manner. Krold, a respected county figure, was also bitten and arrived with his wife seeking medical attention.
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Corsicana
Tex
Navarro County
McAfoo
Krold
Breech fatally shot in a dispute over Miss Hayes
In Missouri near Wathena Joseph Breech, in love with Irene Hayes, faced hatred from her brother Bob Hayes. A confrontation near the Hayes home led Breech to strike with a weapon and Hayes fired, mortally wounding Breech with two chest shots. Breech is expected to die.
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Jostpas
Joseph Breeah
Irene Hayes
Wathena
Bob Hayes
Hayes
Breech
General Admiral Warship Reaches Refenes for Assistance
The Russian ironclad General Admiral is a 4,60 ton armored warship built in 1878. It carries twelve guns and 4472 horsepower with six inches of armor and an estimated speed of five knots per hour. Assistance has been sent aboard.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Odies
Everett
South Florida
Bavannah
Tybes Island
Ses Islands
Trial of Professor Swithin Shortlidge for Wife’s Death Begins
In Media Pennsylvania on September 26 the trial opened for Professor Swithin Shortlidge charged with shooting and killing his young wife on December 31. Dr Mary Jones mother of the slain bride testified that the defendant had killed her daughter and appeared insane never. She said Shortlidge had deceived in New York and would have killed her if he could not win her. She stated murder had been in his heart and he planned the crime that morning. Chief of Police McNiff and other witnesses noted the prisoner's wild look.
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Media
Swithin Shortlidge
Dee
Mary Jones
New York
Professor Shortridge
McNiff
Baby Heiress Claimed By Stranger In Pittsburg
A nine month old girl, claimed to be the sole heiress of a $125,000 estate left by her mother in Brooklyn, was taken in by a man posing as a New York traveling salesman who would not give his name. He visited Dora Henderson of Lawrenceville and presented the claim, while Henderson had turned the infant over to charities department due to poverty. The Smith woman who left the child had promised weekly support but defaulted after the first payment. the department will investigate.
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Brooklyn
Prinsenan
New York
Mra
Dora Henderson
Lawrenceville
Was She Hypnotized Novel Theory for Ethel Briggs Case
There will be an astonishing development in the Briggs abduction case. Ethel Briggs, a 17 year old girl decoyed from home three weeks ago and held for a day and night, may have been hypnotized by one of the abductors. The theory would introduce new features to medical jurisprudence.
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Ethel Briggs
Eay Cramer
Wade
Tragic Accidents and Political Tweaks From 19th Century News
Reports note August Schaled killed by a train near Bristol while paddling. James F. Schaeffer falls from a wagon near Carlisle and breaks his neck. William Taylor dies after a mine train accident at Hazleton. Also listed are political nominations, public health alerts, and appointments in Philadelphia and state offices.
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August Schaled
Bristol
James F. Schaeffer
Boiling Springs
Carlisle
William Taylor
Hazleton
John Todd
Lebanon
Health Board
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Lawrance Lowdermilch
Lebanon Township
Pattison
John J. Curley
Philadelphia
Thomas Green
Lutheran Synod
Pittsburg
J. & Schu
Hill Nominated Governor as Democrats Elect Full Slate
At Saratoga New York the Democratic convention cast all votes for David B Hill for governor despite his announcement he would not run. The gathering nominated Lockwood for lieutenant governor and Judge Gaynor for the Court of Appeals amid cheers and a prolonged session editing the party platform and backing President Cleveland’s tariff and money policies.
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New York
Gaynor
Court of Appeals
Saratoga
N. Y
Senator Hill
Lockwood
Gayoor
Colonel Fellows
Empire State
Kingston
Montgomery
Uill
Guy Rose
David B. Hill
Guy
Burke Cochran
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Congress
noOat
Flower
Fitzsimmons Knocks Out Creedon In Four Minutes Forty Seconds
In New Orleans on September 26 1900 Fitzsimmons defeated Dan Creedon in a world middleweight title bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Creedon was knocked down in the second round and failed to rise before the count of ten. Fitzsimmons immediately challenged James J. Corbett for the heavyweight championship and a $10 000 side.
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Dan Cresdon
Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
Johnny Duffy
Robert Fitzsimmons
America
Dan Creedon
St Louis
Australia
Marquis of Queensbury
Frank Carambat
Creetion
Tom Tracy
Mick Duon
Charlie Davies
Fussimmons
Fite
Creedon
Sid
Bob
Dwyer
Duffy
Warely
Quiet
Fitzsimmone Iseuld
James J. Corbett
Directum Wins in 16,000 Prine Stake At Myallo Park
In Boston Sept 26 Directum won the big stallion race over Arion and Nelson in three straight heats before about 20 000 spectators at Myallo park. The purse was 15 000 with extra divisions adding to the total value. Directum led throughout the final heat after Nelson briefly headed him in the second heat.
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New England Association
Boston
New England
Directum
Arion
Nelson
Myallo Park
Direstum
Dirostum
Higkok
Electioneer
Dobie
Storm King in Tropical Seas Threatens Atlantic Coast
Hurricanes born in tropical waters approach the coast from Georgia to Massachusetts. Jacksonville reports 46 mph winds with unroofed hotels and flooded streets. Baltimore New York and Washington brace for strong gale as sea traffic warns to stay ashore.
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Atlantic
Jacksonville
Trolley Runaway Injures Three in Philadelphia
A trolley car ran away at Twenty second and Walnut streets in Philadelphia injuring three people including a passenger, Mrs Abbey Jackson with a broken arm, and bystander Alexander Black who was bruised. Motorman James Daley fainted and Policeman McDonough was hurt after leaping onto the car.
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Philadelphia
Walnut Streets
James Daley
Alexander Black
Black
Abbey Jackson
McDonough
Soud Racing Expected at Gentlemen's Driving Club Card
The track is fast and attendance may be large as 22 entries prepare for today’s races. Two new performers join the card Harry Simpson’s Corner and Barney with high uncertainty in the 2:40 race and the 2:55 class offering strong betting value.
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Gentlemen’s Driving Club
Harry Simpson
Bl. G
Program Outline for Tonight’s W C T U Meeting
The meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will feature a sequence of readings, songs, and prayers. Attendees will discuss the organization’s aims and forthcoming events while members share updates and plan community outreach.
Temperance Union Service at Evangelical Church
A Green Ridge event features the Woman's Christ in Temperance union program with singing by the choir and solo performances by Mrs Hand Mrs Goodwin and Mrs Jayne. Rev Mr Marea reads scripture as Eva Dorney gives a ten minute talk and Mabel Mallory recites. Mrs Simpson Mrs Hiorns address Rey Mr Aldrich offers singing and benediction.
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The
Evangelical Church, Green Ridge
Mr. Marea
Hand
Goodwin
Eva Dorney
Vail
Woman's Christ In Temperance Union
Mrs. Simpson
Mabel Mallory
Jayne
Hiorns
Rey
Mr. Aldrich
Firemen Parade Guests Return Home from Scranton
The Monhagen Hose Company of Middletown New York attended the firemen parade in Scranton and left at 11 am by special train from the Ontario and Western depot. they praised Scranton hospitality. The Lincoln Fife and Drum corps of Newark also returned home, and at 9 am the Crystal Company demonstrated steamers for their quaters.
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Middletown
N. Y
Westminster Hotel
Ontario and Western
Convention Opens of Young Men's Institute Atlantic Jurisdiction
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the Atlantic jurisdiction Young Men’s Institute convening in Louisville. A pontifical high mass at the cathedral was led by Rt Rev Bishop McCloskey with several priests. delegates walked to Music Hall for sessions. Officers to be elected tomorrow morning amid three candidates and concerns over parade expenses.
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Louisville
Young Men’s Institute
Atlantic Jurisdiction
McClosey
Bonedet
Schuhmann
Raffo
Wentermann
McCloskey
Music Hall
Maher
Thomas Healey
Newport
P. H. Kelly
Altoona
T. A. Koster
Kentucky
Young Man's Institute
Wal Ball
George Hi
Coll
Jeffersonville
John B. Egart
Satelli Council
Joseph P. Kealy
Cincinnati
Treasure hunting at Johnson's Lake after the Lackawanna fire
A crowd digs through debris at the dump ground along North Washington Avenue seeking items of value. Daily efforts attract a few hundred people as remnants of the Lackawanna Avenue blaze are unloaded, with occasional finds bringing brief satisfaction to passersby.
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Johnson's Lake
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Three Binghamton Girls Found Drunk With Men Near Eighth Street
Maggie Sweeney Lizale Sweeney and Nellie McMahon were found intoxicated near Eighth and Swetland streets with two men. The men fled when police arrived. H Phillips from the West Side was caught. The group was taken to the central station and discharged from police court by the mayor.
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Binghamton
Maggie
Lizale Sweeney
Nellie McMahon
Eighth and
Swetland Streets
H. Phillips
Weat
Central Station
Meeting at Boccus Mission Sermon Pleads For Childlike Faith
Secretary Pearsall of the Railroad Y M A conducted services at the Resous mission and preached a sermon on except ye come as little children and enter the kingdom of heaven. He urged using the little child as a pure example to inspire faith and purity.
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Boccus Mission
Pearsall
Resous Mission
Kingdom of Heaven
Pesraal
Friends worry for Eugene Kleberg amid mental illness
The article notes Kleberg shows at least temporary mental aberration and may be confined in a Philadelphia institution. Dr. O'Malley says absolute rest and removal from all excitement are needed for his quick recovery.
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Eugene Kleberg
Norid
Porhays
Philadelphia
O'Malley
Kloborgs
Dunmore Man Arrested on Wife’s Warrant in Petersburg
William Stine of Dunmore was arrested in Petersburg yesterday on a warrant at his wife Caroline Stine's instigation for beating her. He is held in the central station and will have a hearing today.
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William Stine
Dunmore
Petersburg
Caroline
Heo
Central Station
Hatton Reports GOP Convention Planned in Providence
General Hatton states the Republicans of the First district will hold a convention this afternoon in Providence with ward representation for the district.
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Harry C. Hatton
Providence
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Wednesday
Washington reports for eastern Pennsylvania expect generally fair weather on Wednesday with a northeast wind. Forecasters indicate mild temperatures and improving conditions across the region.
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Washimgton
Pennsylvania
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