Downing contest for Beasley seat to hear testimony
Clerk of Courts Thos J Mann has appointed Justices T J Humphreys and J N Land to sit in Sullivan on December 8 to take testimony in the Downing challenge to Beasley’s Legislature seat. The New York Sun suggests a Cleveland reform letter to officeholders. The piece questions tariff advocates and monopolies over Morrison’s defeat and wonders about benefiting wage workers.
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Thos. J. Mann
T. J. Humphreys
J. N. Land
Carlisle
Sullivan
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Cleveland
Tariff Reform Supporters Secure Renominations
Seventeen of thirty five Democrats who opposed tariff legislation in the first session of the forty-ninth Congress won renomination, but only thirteen were elected. Morrison and Hurd were the only tariff reformers defeated, while twenty one high tariff advocates were chosen.
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Morrison
Hurd
Skullduggery in Downing race and court retirements
The piece denounces Republican managers in the Downing contest for Mr. Beasley seat as dishonest and promises party rebuke. It notes four Supreme Court justices aged over seventy and serving ten years, with Field the only Democrat, and contemplates retirements during Cleveland's administration and potential partisan reshaping of the court.
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Beasley
United States Supreme Court
Messrs. Bradley
Miller
Field
Wait
Cleveland
Glass Trusts Form Price Pool Amid Tariff Critique
In Pittsburg the window glass syndicate formed a pool to regulate prices and restrict production, claiming tariffs protect consumers while producers gain. Democrats claim a Senate and House contest majority for 1887, while both parties announce challenges to members. The piece condemns political maneuvering and urges voters to curb office-seekers.
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United States
Pittsburg
General Assembly
House
Downing-Beasley
Ohio returns show Robinson gains slight, Sherman loses ground
The Chicago News reports a mixed Ohio result with a total 700,582 votes. Robinson leads with 340,895, a Republican drop from Foraker, while McBride at 328,314 trails and the head of the Republican ticket faces an 18,792 popular majority against. In 1884 Blaine carried Ohio by 31,802 in plurality and 15,363 overall.
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Chicago News
John Sherman
Ohio
Robinson
Foraker
McBride
Hoadly
Blaine
Handwriting on the wall for parties after elections
The piece argues that boycott tactics and party lashes failed in elections past spring and November. It asserts that Gerrymanders cannot convert nominations into elections, urging good nominations and honest campaigns as the clear lesson from the losses. It notes Democrats blame ineffective appointees, while Republicans face the same accountability.
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Cleveland
Indiana 1884 and 1886 Congressional vote comparison
The piece notes Indiana voting shifts from 1884 to the recent election. Republicans gained statewide by 19,608 as Democrats lost about 30,000 votes across the state. In 1884 Democrats led Congress candidacy totals by 10,088, while Republicans nearly matched their 1884 total in the latest vote.
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Indiana
Congress
Electoral Vote Projection in Albany Argus Summary
The Albany Argus notes the November 2 Electoral College vote would total 401 with 201 needed. It lists state allocations showing Democratic, Republican and doubtful columns and concludes the Republicans could not reach a majority even if all doubtful states went their way.
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Albany Argus
Party Majorities in the Fiftieth Congress
The Democrats will hold a 15 seat majority over Republicans and Labor in the fiftieth Congress, down from a 43 seat majority in the fortyninth. The table shows state by state totals: Democrats 170, Republicans 153, Labor 2.
Bribery in Morrison's District in Chicago News
A Chicago News report analyzes a bribery scheme in Illinois politics tied to the 18th congressional district race. John Jarrett, former Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers secretary, allegedly funded and distributed bribe money from Allegheny County Pennsylvania to sway votes, implicating B F Jones and tin plate interests. The piece warns of damage to the Knights of Labor and calls for internal cleansing to preserve the order from political manipulation.
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Chicago News
John Jarrett
Thomas R. Williams
Daily News
William R. Morrison
Commonwealth
Alleghany County
Pennsylvania
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Jarrett
American Tin- Plate Association
Williams
Association
B.F. Jones
National Republican Executive Committee
Knights of Labor
Illinois
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Powderly
Carlton
Chicago
Iron and Steel
Honorable Men and Bribery Allegations Stirr Congress View
The Daily News condemns alleged bribery in a congressional district race and warns that John Baker, if seated despite such evidence, would forfeit honor comparable to a highway robber. It argues honest leaders reject success bought by dishonorable means and calls for a spirit resisting purchased majorities.
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Republican Party
Johu Baker
Congress
Daily News
News in Brief reflects varied national events
A wide montage covers agriculture trials in Ottawa Kansas, a marriage involving Hoxie’s daughter, legal appeals for Chicago anarchists, church music debates in Pittsburgh, boxing clash in Chicago, a Berlin Wisconsin suicide, land deals in California, shifts in the New York press, and a string of incidents from crime in Kalama zoo to fires in Wisconsin and France.
Governor Oglesby Calls Illinois to Thanksgiving
Springfield Illinois November 11 Governor Oglesby issues proclamation urging citizens to observe Thanksgiving Day November 25 as a day of thanksgiving. The note mentions boats in town and the Black Hawk at Crowder's.
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Strike Ends at Chicago Stock Yards After Knights of Labor Action
Cuabaco Nov 15 report says Knights of Labor assembly read Grand Master Powderly order, strikers return to old hours, militia kept at yards, Gov Smith visiting. packing houses gradually take back workers, new men uneasy, 50 deposit and two week notice required. Nov 16 17 updates note limited rehirings and withdrawals of troops. Ongoing tension and nonunion incidents reported.
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Fat Stock Show Draws Large Crowd and Awards Prizes
A large attendance marked the Fat Stock Show at Curia co with cattle and horses exhibited in parallel rings. M W Dunham of Wayne Illinois swept premiums in horse classes while Devons dominated cattle divisions. Slaughtering tests drew crowds though spectators faced restricted views and quick work by butchers from Armour Hess and Morris.
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Turkington
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Iowa City
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Nels Morris
Mayflower for Sale by Gen Paine in Boston
Gen Paine, owner of the sloop Mayflower, offers the vessel for sale at cost in Boston. He cites time constraints for trial races in any potential America’s Cup contest and invites any individual or yacht club with the time to sail her to make the purchase. Offer open until December 1.
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Boston
Paine
Sives
Sawlegs Wanted for Cash in Indiana
Buyer offers cash for black walnut white ash white oak and hickory saw legs. Delivery options Shelburn Sullivan or Carlisle Indiana. For details and prices contact A. B. Tauburn Sullivan Ind.
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Sullivan
Carlisle
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A. B. Taurbur
National Butter Egg and Cheese association adjourns after meetings
In Curcaco on November 18 James Anderson reports on egg packing and preservation noting lack of progress despite huge costs. H B Gurley is elected president and R M Littel secretary after passage of a resolution opposing alliance with the Illinois board of agriculture. the session adjourns sine die.
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National Butter, Egg and Cheese Association
James Anderson
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
H. B. Gurley
DeKalb, Illi
R. M. Litler
Chicago
Ilinois Board of Agriculture
First Hanging for Forty Years in Jonesboro
Jonesboro Illinois reports the first hanging since the 1840s as William B Wilson is executed for a January murder involving his pregnant wife. Neighbors earlier found the couple’s home deserted and later a fatal shot killed the woman in the yard.
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Bound Over In Tally Sheet Forgery Case In Columbus
Algernon Granville ex prosecutor Robert Montgomery Dr C R Montgomery B H Marriott and Otto W Horn bound over to the court of common pleas in the tally sheet forgery case Fred Staube dismissed Justice Fritchey cited careful consideration of the evidence and his honest convictions. Jockey Archer Death In London newspapers mourn the jockeys death with The Times and Sporting Life expressing deep regret and the Prince of Wales sending condolences to his sister.
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ColumBus
Ohio
Algernon Granville
Robert Montgomery
C. R. Montgomery
B. H. Marriott
Otto W. Horn
Court of Common Pleas
Fred Staube
Fritchey
Jockey Archer
London
Archer
the Times
Sporting Life
Prince of Wales
Poachers Shoot Two Men Near Fletcher House in Heminway
Lyman A. Hill of East Machias and Charles Niles were killed near the Fletcher House in Heminway township on the Machias River by unknown poachers. Deputies were pursuing the deer when the attackers opened fire, killing Niles and later Hill as they attempted to capture the poachers.
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Lyman A. Hill
East Machais
Charles Niles
Fletcher House
Heminway Township
Hill
Niles
Troll & Burks
The Convicted Anarchists and Other News Briefs
New York reports the Central Labor union's circulation of an appeal for the condemned Chicago anarchists arguing for fair trial and justice. Visitors to imprisoned anarchists include A A Carlton of Boston with Knights of Labor leaders. Cattle growers unite under The National Cattle Growers association with officers elected in Chicago. A filibustering scheme by Cutting aims to establish a Mexican republic with clerical leaders and a Rome-bound papal conference cited.
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S. P. Cunningham
Fort Worth
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Mexico
Rome
Texas
Appointments Released by Washington Officials
W. D. Burnett of Cincinnati named United States attorney for the southern district of Ohio Frank C. Hoffman appointed merchandize appraiser in Chicago C W Irish of Iowa City named surveyor general of Nevada Sixty persons drowned at sea as Oceanic reports the Normantore sinking off Pashima Japan Of seventy two aboard only twelve survived with New York and Canada as destinations
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Iowa City
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Converse trial testimony on The Christian Observer reputation
Prosecution resumes in Lewisville Kentucky on November 11 detailing the Converse brothers and their paper The Christian Observer with evidence claiming a bad reputation and charges of violating the ninth commandment.
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Converse
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Charles Herrick Dies in Racine County
Charles Herrick a long prominent Racine County resident died Sunday from rheumatism of the heart. He was one of the oldest and wealthiest men in Racine County with an estate valued at about $600000.
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Charles Herrick
Racing
Wis
Racine County
Town Almost Burned Up in Ohio Fire
Columbus reports Plain City twenty miles from the city on the Cincinnati and St Louis railway with a population of 700 was nearly destroyed by a Monday morning blaze.
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Ohio
Plain City
Cincinnati & St. Louis
President appoints customs surveyor for Michigan City
The President appointed George J. Weiler as surveyor of customs for the port of Michigan City Indiana.
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Washington City
George J. Weiler
Michigan City
Ind
Governor Foraker appoints new supreme court justice
Co Lumses Ohio November 11 Governor Foraker appointed Franklin J Dickman of Cuyahoga county to succeed Judge Johnson on the supreme court bench.
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Foraker
Co.Lumses
Ohio
Franklin J. Dickman
Cuyahoga County
Johnson
Supreme Court
Chicago Wheat and Live Stock Prices Report
Chicago market notes show wheat futures mixed with November to January quotes and live stock prices at Union stock yards. hogs, cattle, and sheep prices vary by grade. Philadelphia reports Henry George club activity and Philadelphia mayoral bid. Chicago also hosts a cattle growers meeting aiming to consolidate with national groups.
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Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Burbanks
Hebron
Entitled to a Bounty for Desertion and Reentry
Washington City November 17 Second Comptroller Maynard rules a soldier who served two years or more and deserted after the war’s end but later received an honorable discharge qualifies for a $50 bounty under the 13th section of the act of July 28 1868.
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