The Special Presidential Train Costs and Newsroom Pressure
The article discusses the presidents trip and its costs, noting official rail fare coverage for him and his party. It details how sleeping cars were reserved and how reporters pressured for access, with many papers seeking special privileges or responses while the president refused extra reporters or special cars.
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Washington
New York Sun
Col
Lament
The
New York Times
Hsland
Htt
Atti
New York Herald
Bennett
Herald
Cleveland
Ballard
Braith
New York World
Cincinnati Insuirer
Col. Savint
Lft
Preas
Seema
Oberly Denies Letter Was Presidential Approved
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Oberly condemns Democratic association influence on civil service policy. He argues both parties may organize support for their clerks, while insisting the commissions aim to depoliticize public service. Oberly says he takes full responsibility for the letter and denies presidential approval. He recently met with the president regarding the letter's release.
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Oberly
Miss Case
Washington Dispatch
Olio Democratic Association
Ohio
Clerly
Wile Day
Nat Democratic Association
Inc
Socialistic influence dominates Minnespolia convention vote
A Knight of Labor delegate warns that Chicago representation at the Minnespolia convention is in socialist hands. He cites District No. 41 sending George Schilling Charles Selb and Robert Nelson, plus John Mahoney, as leading socialist figures.
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LintaGo
Knight of Labor
Chicago
Socialiste
George Schilling
Laranguer
Charles Selb
Robert Nelson
Johm Mahoney
Chetsiet
J. Mutler
Seth
Workman Quinn
Noed New York District 49
Women relief corps elect officers in St Louis
The Women’s Relief Corps in St Louis elected additional officers including Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth A Turner of Boston, Chaplain Mrs Mary Carrara of Clinton, Councillor Mrs Kate B Sherwood of Toledo, and an executive board with members from Boston San Francisco Viroqua Wisconsin and Rockford Illinois among others.
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Tomen
Thistle beaten fairly in second America’s Cup race
The Volunteer defeated the Thistle in the windward windward course by 11 minutes 48 seconds with centerboard advantage. The correct elapsed times were Volunteer 6 42 56 Thistle 6 64 45. Scotch observers concede the defeat and note sales talks for the Thistle at 50 000 dollars.
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New York
Thistle
Volunteer
Owell
Voluteer
Rce
Bell
Cip
Watson
Barr
They May Learn Lennon Sept 30 Thistle Beaten Lesson
The yacht race comments of reading papers condemn the Thistle as fairly beaten. They say they must learn from American shipbuilding and take steps to improve.
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Lennon
Conteen the Thistle
America
Hatter Eet
President Cleveland Attends Washington Avenue Church Service
President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland visited St Louis for a day devoted to quiet activities. They arrived with Mayor Francia and wife at the Washington avenue Presbyterian church where a crowded service proceeded without remark. Afterward they dined at the mayor’s residence and spent the afternoon at the botanical gardens before returning home.
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Best
St. Louis
Cleveland
Francia
Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church
Botanical Gardens
Weather bulletin notes favorable cotton harvest in west and east regions
The weekly weather crop bulletin reports favorable conditions for cotton harvesting west of the Mississippi and in the eastern cotton belt, while cold and heavy rains hampered all crops in Mississippi. Frost damaged tobacco in northern Virginia, and rains in the winter wheat region will aid sowing after prior drought delays.
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WaAsnimaTon
Mississippi
Mississaippi
Ohio Valley
Virginia
One Man Burned to Death in Peru Mining Fire
A fire at the Calumet and Heelan King mine in Peru Michigan today burned Patrick Walsh to death. Over 100 miners lost their clothing as a strong gale blew during the blaze and the fire department fought the flames with great effort to extinguish them.
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Isiristino
Mich
Calumet and Heelan
Peru
Patrick Walsh
Anarchist Rally In New Jersey Sparks Rio t of Violence
Police clash with anarchists at Union Hill skating rink as 150 officers confront a crowd seeking to demonstrate against Chicago's seven condemned men. The riot act is read. clashes erupt with knives and revolvers, injuries reported, crowd of up to 10 000 surrounding the rink. Colonel Hinton and his wife attend, denouncing police action.
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Jerney
Iied
New York
Chicago
Union Hill
New Jersey
United States
Ferdinand Ahlers
Schwartz
Colonel Hinton
Supreme Court Judgeship and Lamar's Possible Appointment
A Washington special reports evidence suggesting President may name Lamar to the Supreme Court. A bureau official recalls a night visit where the secretary’s name came up as a likely successor to Justice Woods. The president notes regional sentiment favors Lamar, with southern support widespread among potential candidates. The official refrains from predicting a final decision.
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Supreme Court
Washington Special
Lamar
Supreme Bench
Justice Woods
Secretar Amar
The Camp Opens With Sheridan Name Amid Fanfare
The international military encampment was formally opened in Chicago with cannon, bugles, and bands after the Sheridan name was read. Mayor Roche welcomed foreign regular and national troops as drills proceeded through the afternoon. Principal arrivals included the Third Wisconsin and Second Minnesota. Danish and Norwegian contingents complained of substandard quarters.
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Chicago
Sheridan
Roche
John B. Finch Dies on Way to Boston
John B. Finch a renowned Nebraska temperance advocate died suddenly in Boston after addressing a temperance meeting in Lynn. He collapsed on the train journey and died shortly after reaching Boston. Undertaker Linkhom has charge of the remains.
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John B. Finch
Boston
Masa
Nebraska
Finch
Lynn
Linkhom
President Cleveland Arrives in Chicago Amid Wild Regalia
The procession routes through Chicago as President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland receive vociferous crowds. Mayor Roache greets them with a welcome as military units guard the route and streets, roofs, and windows overflow with spectators.
Vision of national policy urged for prosperity
The passage urges citizens to monitor federal policy and trust government to protect interests and advance prosperity. It emphasizes wisdom in policy and civic duty as safeguards for business and well being. Mrs. Cleveland leaves a carriage at the Palmer House, rests, and later reunites with the president in the hotel rotunda.
Schemes of the Union Pacific and Chicago Rail Connections
A high official says Tom Potter traveled east to discuss Union Pacific trains to Chicago with the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul. While no formal talks are on foot, a coalition with St. Paul seems likely, and an independent line to Chicago appears unlikely. A speculative 200 mile link via Central Iowa and Keithsburg is mentioned but not planned.
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Geckiang Am
Great Lakes
Chicago
Tom Potter
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific
Potter
St. Paul
Sud
Missouri River
Rock Island
Northwestern
Nebraska
Trafic
Council Bluffs
Wabash
Tripartite
Council Blaffa
Crows Raid Piegans Amid Agency Turmoil
A dispatch from St Paul reports Crow Indians returning from a raid on Piegan territory in Montana firing on agency buildings. Fort Custer troops failed to make arrests as officials consider delaying action and sending inspectors to assess the situation while protecting agency property.
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Washington
Vincent
St. Paul
War Department
Terry
Montana
Fort Custer
Tory
Indian Bureau
Panic at Cincinnati theater ends Uncle Tom’s Cabin show
A crowd at Harris theater in Cincinnati panicked during Uncle Tom’s Cabin after a steam whistle blast. Police intervened to control the exit, fifteen women fainted, and actor Walter White accidentally wounded a supernumerary with a revolver during the second act.
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Cincinnati
Tfarris
Eva
Walter White
Marks
Should Have Left Him
Bainbridge Ga Oct 3 George Mc Nabb a negro was pulled from the jail by officers to avert lynching after entering a white woman’s chamber and attempting an assault. He was found in bed with an axe and two hatchets beside him.
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Bainbridge
George McNabb
McNabb
Berlin Conference looming over Italian frontier talks
The Berlin meeting between Prince Bismarck and Italian prime minister Crispi overshadows the frontier shooting affair. They are expected to discuss ending the Italy Austria Germany military pact, Vatican negotiations, a central Europe Zollverein, and possible easing of frontier restrictions to appease France. Indemnity to Brignon's widow is noted.
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Berlin
Benxig
Prince Bismarck
Signor Crispi
Italy
Austria
Germany
Vatican
Cardinal Rampolla
Bismarck
Central Europe
Central Europe Zollverein, Including Germany, Austria, Italy, Servia
Joumania
Paris
Brignon
France
Kaufmann
von Munster
M. Flowrens
Death by own action of a Methodist Divine
In Cleveland Ohio on October 2 Rev Henry Clemens a Free Will Methodist preacher in Holmes county shot himself. Once a strong advocate of perfection he told his doctor he had lied to his followers by proposing an unattainable standard. He used a loaded shotgun to end his life in his room, the top of his head blown off. His wife Kate Uhle discovered the scene after hearing the gun report. A skull fragment remained embedded in the ceiling.
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Cleveland, CO
Henry Clemens
Holmes County
Kate Uhle
Clemens
Confession of a Negro Murderer Ends in Lynching
In Douglas near Lexington on Sept 24 Joseph B. Looney, leading merchant, was killed in his store. George Adams, a large enslaved man, was captured after a mob stormed the jail, hanged him while forcing a confession naming Tom Thorn as implicated, and the crowd approved the act.
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Naccanocues
Lex
Joseph B. Looney
Douglas
Here
George Adams
Tom Thorn
Davitt in Chicago on private visit amid Irish aid plans
Michael Davitt, famed Irish patriot, arrived in Chicago and went to the Grand Pacific hotel. Patrick Egan met him from Lincoln Nebraska, both avoiding press talk. Davitt noted O Connor and Grattan Famond of Parliament and the National League would soon visit to aid the Irish cause before Davitt’s Oct. 16 engagement in Dublin. Both left Chicago later for Nebraska.
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Michael Davice
Michael Davitt
Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Patrick Egan
Lincoln
Neb
Egan
Dublin
Mr. Egee
Nebraska
Milburn Kills Bartender in Self Defense at Greenville
In Greenville Tennessee on October 2 Hon W E F Milburn a lawyer and state legislator shot and killed Will Ward a local bartender after Ward attacked him with a knife following a dispute over a prohibition election. Ward is Betsy Ward’s son a longtime saloon operator.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. E. F. Milburn
Greenville
Will Ward
Antd Ward
Milburn
Ward
Betsy Ward
Whisky Firms in Louisville Fail After Fire Losses
The J. B. Wathen & Brother Company distillers did not assign this morning. Liabilities total 90000 dollars, with assets including the plant at 125000 dollars. Officials cite overall whisky trade slump and fire losses as the firm's main causes.
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Louisville
J. B. Wathen & Brother Company
James Gordon Bennett to publish European Herald in Paris
James Gordon Bennett arranged to publish a Paris based paper modeled after the New York Herald to be known as the European Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Bennett
Paris
New York Herald
European Herald
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