Bishop Whipple Weds Quietly in New York
Rt. Rev. Henry Benjamin Whipple Episcopal bishop of Minnesota, aged 74, married Evangeline Simpson 35, widow of a Massachusetts cotton manufacturer, in St. Bartholomew's Church New York on October 24. Bishop Potter officiated in a quiet ceremony. Whipple noted as a prominent church leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Minnesota
New York
Henry Benjamin Whipple
St. John of the Wilderness
Northwest
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Evangeline Simpson
Cotton
Massacre of Austrians on Solomon Islands Reported
Details arrive from the South seas via Monowai about an Austrian scientific party led by Baron Foulton von Norbeck that was attacked by bushmen on a Solomon island. The party suffered several fatalities including Baron Norbeck and four others, with several wounded during the encounter.
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San Francisco
Solomon Islands
South Seas
Baron Foulton von Norbeck
Armand de Beaufort
Jacob Dokovic
Gustave Chalampka
Had numerous wives Allen J Wines sought for theft
Allen J Wines the gold mine schemer will be taken to Fargo North Carolina to answer for taking 1200 dollars from a Swede under alleged false pretenses. Deputy sheriff H J Hansen reports Wines has a wife in Fargo and another in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania besides a marriage in Cairo Illinois last summer. In Fargo he used the name Joseph Miller and wed Ella Hanson daughter of a Fargo druggist. Other wives named include Mary James of Wilkesbarre and Elizabeth Peters of Cairo.
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Allen J. Wines
Fargo
St. Louis
N. C
H. J. Hansen
Wines
Wilkesbarre
Cairo
Iils
Joseph Miller
Ella Hanson
Mary James
Elizabeth Peters
Ills
Embezzlement Charge Against Langdon Reported
Will A. Langdon formerly book keeper for Puget Sound Loan and Trust and Banking company is arrested in Moscow Idaho after expert diary review of the bank records. Requisition papers may be sent to the governor if Langdon does not return voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Whatcom
Wash
Puget Sound Loan and Trust and Banking Company
A. Langdon
Moscow
Langdon
Women Against Gamblers Stir Langford Demands Action
The W C T U members have stirred Langford South Dakota over gambling, causing two arrests for maintaining a gambling den in the past ten days and signaling more arrests to come.
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Langford
S. D
Bank Robbery at Cassville Leaves Safe Torn Open
Robbers entered the Bank of Cassville in Cassville Missouri and blew open the safe. They secured a large amount but officials would not disclose the exact sum. The robbery is described as the work of professionals.
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Eureka Springs
Ark
Bank of
Cassville
Harvest Failure Leaves Northern South Australian Farmers Destitute
ADELAIDE October 24 drought strikes the northern part of South Australia causing a total harvest failure. Numbers of farmers face destitution as crops fail and livelihoods vanish.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Fire destroys Kuroff. thousands left homeless
A large blaze in Kuroff, Lubin Governorate, Russian Poland, leaves about 8,000 people homeless after the town is almost totally destroyed. The disaster is reported from St. Petersburg dated October 24.
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St. Peterssure
Kuroff
Lublin
Russian Poland
Clover Leaf Faces Joint Traffic Boycott Over Freight
Cleveland reports a major development in the Continental Trust suit against the Clover Leaf railway. The Joint Traffic association claims the Clover Leaf must join, or be cut off from through tickets and baggage checks after Oct 27, 1896, threatening to halt all through passenger traffic. The injunction has been granted.
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Cleveland
Continental Trust Company of
New York
Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City Railroad Company
Clover Leaf
Joint
Chicago
Joint Traffic Association
Drayton Preacher Fights Hornerites In Canada Camping
D W Hines a protector of the Farmers' railroad camps in Colwell Ontario to lead daily revival meetings. He claims to pursue the Hornerite sect across Canada and vows to exterminate it before returning to push the Dakota railroad project. He reports to his Farmers' Railroad paper that he will continue stirring up the religious conflict.
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Dakota
Hines
Hornerites
Horner
North Dakota
Canada
Battle with Shiners Near Pike County Moonshine Camp
Four United States deputy marshals led by Kid Greer fought moonshiners along Upper Elkhorn Creek near the Letcher county line. Fire was exchanged for about thirty minutes. Moonshiner John Young was mortally wounded, another was likely fatally hit. Officers destroyed four stills and captured five moonshiners sent to Jackson for trial.
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Whittesburg
Upper Elkhorn Creek
Pike County
Letcher County
United States
Kid”’ Greer
Cumberland Mountains
Shiner
Jackson
Arlington Chemical president killed by office bomb blast
Hamlin J. Andrus of Yonkers was killed when a bomb exploded in his office. He was alone at the time. The motive and perpetrator are unknown. his brother John Andrus arrived first at the scene and is suspected by some due to the victim's popularity. The head was blown apart.
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Hamlin J. Andrus
Yonkers, N. Y
New York
Arlington Chemical Company
Yonkers
John Andrus
Andrus
Western roads prepare new freight association plan
Curiaco Oct. 24. Executive officers of the Western roads have nearly finished organizing a successor to the Western Freight association. It is likely that rates will be advanced on Nov. 2 and then held. The new body mirrors the Southwestern Traffic framework with two governing boards. An executive board of road presidents will settle disputed authority, while an administration board will handle rates traffic division and related duties.
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Curiaco
Western Roads
Old Western Freight Association
Southwestern Traffic Association
Piracy Charge Against 41 Filibusters Proceeding
Havana reports Admiral de Navarro presiding over a naval court that 41 filibusters and the crew and passengers of the Competitor must answer piracy and rebellion charges. Consul General Lee denies urging recall to the United States and says relations with Captain General Weyler remain cordial.
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Havana
Admiral de Navarro
Naval Court
Lee
la Such
United States
Weyler
Northwestern flour output shows rise in Minneapolis harvest
The Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis flour output last week at 321 300 barrels versus 328 415 the prior week and 273 905 in 1895. Superior and Duluth combined output reached 88 270 last week, 77 780 the week before, and 86 765 in 1895, with expectations for record highs and London as a heavy buyer.
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Northwestern
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
London
Watson not allowed to withdraw from Populist ticket
Kansas Supreme Court rules Thomas E. Watson cannot pull his name from the regular Populist state ticket. The decision, issued after a mandamus action, is seen as boosting William Jennings Bryan by several thousand votes in Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
State Supreme Court
Thomas E. Watson
Supreme Court
Edwards
Watson
Mr. Watson
Briedenthal
State Central Committee
Bryan
Kansas
Populists and Democrats weigh Georgia fusion prospects
Curiaco Oct 23. George T Washburn and Jones conferred on Georgia and Kansas issues with emphasis on Georgia. Washburn declined to discuss but noted strong Populist feeling in Georgia amid Felton resignation and possible further resignations. Fusion hopes dim with Populists hinting at electors withdrawals and possible McKinley alignment.
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Curiaco
George T. Washburn
Populist National Committee
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Georgia
Kansas
Washburn
W. H. Felton
Mr. Washburn
Populist Elector Quits Georgia Ticket
Dr. W H Felton Populist elector nominee withdraws his name and pledges support to McKinley. A former Seventh district congressman Felton’s move signals possible statewide defection from Populists over fusion handling by the Democratic state committee. The People's party paper suggests Populist electors in Georgia may be withdrawn entirely.
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Atlanta
W. H. Felton
McKinley
Democratic State Committee
People’s Party
Georgia
Supreme Court Denies Silver Democrats in Nebraska Ballot Decision
Lincoln Neb October 23 The Nebraska Supreme Court refused the Silver Democrats petition for mandamus to stop the secretary of state from certifying the National Democratic state ticket and electors. Palmer and Buckner remain the sole Democratic designation on the official ballot.
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Lincoln
Neb
Supreme Court
Silver Democrats
Secretary of State
Palmer and
Buckner
Nebraska
Woodcutter John Donda Found Dead in Woods Near Home
Stevens Point Wisconsin Oct 23 John Donda 78 left to chop wood and did not return a search party found him sitting upright against a stump dead Authorities noted natural causes or accident in the woods with no immediate sign of foul play and plan to inform family.
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Stevens’ Point
Wis
John Donda
State Democrats reject Populist fusion demands
Nashville reporters note that on October 23 the state Democratic executive committee ended negotiations by declining the Populist demand for fusion proposals, closing the correspondence between the parties.
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Nashville
Tenn
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Heavy price break shocks Chicago wheat market
The Chicago wheat pit saw one of the heaviest one day price drops as prices tumbled nearly five cents in minutes. Corn and oats held firm, provisions dipped little, while tight money and high carrying charges pressured loans and prompted panic selling led by last minute stop orders and heavy reductions in December wheat.
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Chicago
Bedlam
San Francisco
St. Louis
Cudahy
Armour
No Doubt Murder In Yonkers Chemical Company Blast
New York officials declare Hamlin J. Andrus was murdered after a bomb exploded in the Arlington Chemical company office in Yonkers. Coroner Miles reports 30 feet of wire and four dry cell batteries found under and near the building, with wiring extending beneath the office floor to the suspected bomb box.
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Andrus
New York
Hamlin J. Andrus
Arlington Chemical Company
Yonkers
Miles
Riot in Pierson county leaves many injured in Roxboro
During a county candidates meeting in Winstead, Republican Satterfield gave an incendiary speech to black attendees, inciting a clash with whites. A general riot erupted as several hundred people fought with sticks leaving many blacks injured and fear of further trouble in Roxboro.
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Roxsoro
N. C
Pierson County
Winstead
P. Satterfield
House
Roxboro
Satterfield
Fatal Brooklyn Blaze Claim Five Lives and Injuries
A major Brooklyn fire on Seventh Street between Second and Third avenues destroyed a five story brick factory building. One firefighter, Alfred Beaumon, died from burns while three other firemen were severely injured. Property losses reach about 250000 dollars.
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New York
Brooklyn
Seventh Street
Second
Third Avenues
Alfred Beaumon
Lemp Declines Run Leaving Democratic Ticket Vacant
St Louis October 24 Charles A Lemp picked by the state Democratic executive committee to fill the Tenth district congressional nomination has refused to run this leaves the Democratic ticket without a candidate as no other name could be filed with the secretary of state in time.
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St. Louis
Charles A. Lemp
Democratic State Executive Committee
Spanish gloom over colonial losses and bread imports
Madrid premier Canovas outlined a grim scene of home and colonial affairs. The loss of men in colonial wars has reduced exports and Spain will need to import breadstuffs. patriotism alone may hold back latent discontent.
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London
Madrid
Standard
Senor Canovas
Spain
Central American Exposition to Open in Guatemala City
Washington reports Guatemalan Minister Lazo Arragia says the Central American exposition opens March 15 in Guatemala City and will be a major regional event. The United States is invited to participate and Congress may arrange full representation at the session.
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Washington
Lazo Arragia
Guatemala
Guatemala City
United States
Congress
Beale Divorce Decree Granted by Maine Supreme Court
Harriet Blaine Beale and her attorney appeared before Judge Whitehouse in Aveusta Maine. The divorce from Truxton Beale was decreed after a brief statement by the attorney.
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Aveusta, Me
Harriet Blaine Beale
Beadle County Treasury Exhibit of Receipts and Disbursements
Auditor and treasurer sworn in Beadle County South Dakota present a detailed exhibit for the fiscal year ending September 30 1896 listing funds in the treasury and deposits. Edwayne treasurer and Ward Sterling attest to the accuracy before Notary F G Willpe on October 17 1896.
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Beadle
South Dakota
Souis Dakota
Edwayne
Beadle Co County
Ward Sterling
F. G. Wiilpe
F.G. Wispe
Financial condition report for Beadle County
Wm. Rogers Auditor sworn statement asserts Beadle County treasury finances correct including assets liabilities and warrants detail. Notary F G Wispe attests authenticity with seal.
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South Dakota
of E
Wm. Rogers
Beadle Comat
Treasury
McKinley Hobart Support Gains Highlighted in Campaign Notes
A Republican National Committee official predicts McKinley and Hobart will win at least 33 of 45 states, with strong margins in Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Michigan Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. The plan is to crush free silver influence and unite party behind a decisive victory.
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Corona
Lil
Henna
Republican National Committee
McKinl'sy Non Hobart
Union
Bryan
McKinley
Hobart
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Maryland
Carlyle
Missouri
Illinois
Altgeld
Sound
Sound money forces claim strong shift in key states
The political realignment around sound money has surged since the past week’s events. Advocates report improved prospects for victory in Idaho Montana Louisiana Virginia and potentially Utah Colorado as doubtful and Bryan-leaning states shrink.
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Sound Money
Democratic
McKinley Colunns
Bynum
Democratic National Committee
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Bryan
Florida
Georgia
Nevada
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Carolina
Virgnia
Utah
Virginia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Says It Cures Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees full satisfaction or money back with a 22 cent price per box and lists D K Bryant as the seller.
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D. K. Bryant
Notice of Teachers Examination for Huron SD
On Friday November 6 1896 at the court house in Huron South Dakota a public examination will be held for persons offering themselves as teachers for the public schools. Oliver P Myers County Superintendent.
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Court House
Huron
South Dakota
Oliver P. Myers
Fifty Dollar Bottle of Medicine Claims Cures
A testimonial from Wm H Farris of Wilton Wisconsin proclaims Dr Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cured his wife’s asthma after physicians deemed it terminal. He states two bottles fully cured her and would pay fifty dollars per bottle without hesitation.
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Warner
H Farris
Wilton
Monroe Co
Wis
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Bishop Whipple
Bishop Potter
St. Bartholo
Mew’s Church
Islands
South Sea
Farmer Hines
Homerites
Enue
NEW Western Association
Kansas Supreme Court
Winstead, N.C
Harriet Baine
Cient
Apneseerenenenenassiaes
Allegeet
Schoo
Brid Ty
Councis
Oh Werner
Illages
Cavour
State of B.C
Schoo Juro
ORO Eee
Circuit and County Court
Windies
Audieee Eee Wee Ewes
Fischer
Serene Egon
Co. Ble
Freeman
City of Huronette
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