Michigan Results Show Gains in Southern Cities
In Detroit and southern Michigan the election returns indicate stronger Republican gains. Maybury wins the mayoralty by about 10,000 over Albert H Howarth with Masbury defeating Democratic judge John Miner. McKinley’s statewide majority around 54,000. Pingree top governor candidate by about 20,000. Republicans carry university regent seats and a lighter turnout favors fusion in some cities.
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Detroit
Anil
Chas
BD Long
Supreme Court
George J. Yeple
Iron
Willie J. Geeker
University of Michigan
Uied
Descots
William Masbury
Albert H Howart
John Miner
Albert P. Sellers
Maybuer
Lome
Long
Twket
McKinley
Pingree
Lansing
Mich
Repub
Davis
Silverites
Democratic Sweep in Cincinnati Municipal Election
Cincinnati voters backed the Democratic slate led by Gurtney Tafel for mayor and Shelby for city treasurer, with a large turnout and a 7,250 plurality for Tafel. Lwei C. Goodal headed the Republican ticket, while Cox dominated city and county politics as a central issue. The Cox ticket and questions on waterworks construction shaped a high turnout and sharp party contrasts.
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Cincinnati
Board of Education
Lwei C. Goodal
Gurtney Tafel
Mckinley
Caldwell
Mage
Teo
Ty Gun Fafel
A. Shelby
Iesue
Geo. B. Cox
Goondale Wade
Cox
Tasue
Hartford Falls to Republicans in City Elections
Returns show Republicans sweeping 16 of 20 aldermen seats with Mayor elected by around 1,000 votes. W. J. Bohannon wins Silver Democrat mayoral race by 1,700 margin. Council now five Republicans and four Democrats. In Cleveland, Mekisson, Republican, becomes mayor by 1,000 to 1,600 over Farley, with Democratic gains noted overall.
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Martford
Repub- Weana
Repub- Means
Bidgu- Taylor
Stanford
W. J. Bohannon
Oliver Gresvenden
Cleveland
Leveland
Teturna Investe
Annual election of officers of the Aibistic wheelmen
The Aibistic wheelmen held their annual meeting with about mem clits in attendance. Directors elected five members who chose officers, including Heym as president and Hickerson as treasurer. The club plans to negotiate for park access and fund a grand stand at Topeka’s track site as it seeks Wheelmen expansion and cheap spring travel ads for rail connections.
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Aibistic Association
Natinere
C.ees
Curr
Morrin Schleeie
A. Bick- Hund J
Urfield Park
Aesurink
Doneyson
Ch. Leucher
Woabel Atitiarn
Stodyen
Marra End
oLters
Treasury Circular Orders Tariff Enforcement and Delayed Entries
The secretary of the treasury issues a circular directing customs officers to delay entries of merchandise arriving on or after April 1 1897 under the cheiftax tariff law. It instructs collectors to suspend normal entries, allow tentative actions, and retain samples to verify proper identification and classification, with rates subject to change by law.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasu
Godde
Customs
United States
Saragragh
Todak
Iharisitg
Forest Reservations Move To Senate In Western States
The Interior Secretary has sent to the Senate correspondence on forest reservations in Western states. A February 6 letter to President Cleveland outlines support for creating reservations covering about 2,137,954 acres. The documents indicate NASA funded studies and recommendations by the National Academy of Sciences, with prospecting and time restrictions discussed under regulatory terms.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Francis
Cleveland
Munich
National Academy of Srl Save Scien
Panere Ta Alefy
Gnenntar
Alison Spar
McKinley Breaks Down After Busy White House Reception
President McKinley, exhausted by an unusually large public reception, closes the doors as visitors flood the White House. He stood in line for 49 minutes and greeted over 2,000 people, prompting plans for a rest and a likely change in visitor arrangements.
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Washington
White House
Meilinie
Mra Mmckintey
Saxton
Porter
McKinney
Mr. McKinley
Ant
Ansorie
Anti foreign riot in Shanghai over tax rise turns deadly
A mob of about 5000 demonstrators attacked foreign interests in Shanghai on April 6, triggered by tax increases. Volunteers were mobilized and marine and naval detachments landed to restore order. Reports say two men were killed. police and volunteers guard access to the English settlement as rioters retreat.
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Shanghai
Kans City grain and trade association meeting May
A gathering of Kansas City grain and trade business leaders plans its annual meeting in May. Discussion will cover freight rates, a key topic for shippers, retailers, and freight carriers, with invited speakers including Governor Leeds. The event aims to review current conditions and foster industry interest.
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Kansas City
Rae
Govericn Leeds
Largest Ocean Cargo Leaves Liverpool on Record Liner
The White Star steamer Cevie departed Liverpool with about 21,000 tons of merchandise, the largest cargo ever carried from the Mersey by a liner. The vessel is due in New York in about a week, beating the previous record set a year ago by the Revie with around 18,000 tons.
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New York
Apri
White Star Line
Cevie
Liverpool
Revie
Mersey
Cevic
Slibley for Prosperity in Not the Fanacom Washington
Ex Pennsylvania congressman Joseph Sibley, veteran silver advocate, comments from Washington on tariff policy. He argues prosperity hinges on bimetallic reform and tariff fairness, noting price effects on wheat, cotton, lard, and manufacturings. He predicts Republican policies and financial reforms shape national progress and voter response.
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Slibley
Pennsylvania Congresam — Meara
Fanacom
Washington
Joseph & Sibley
Pennsylvania
Timasif
He Nation
Bhgreham
Sibiex
Lea
Taxeoo
Nehall
McKinies
Bet Star Quay
Pillabure
Withio
Republican Party
Meyer Merce
Greece and Crete clash prompts Gladstone response
New York reports Athens sends M Zaimis message to Gladstone praising his stance for Crete and Christian rights in a time of conflict. Hawarden notes Gladstone replies that his aim is justice and liberty, not favor, urging prudent balance as Greek agitation rises and powers assess the anti Crete sentiment.
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New York
Athens
M. Zalmis
Boule
Gladstone
Messae
House on Wheels Washington Family Roams for Three Years
A Washington man Mr Lasley and family travel the country in a house on wheels overland for three years. The cedar vehicle weighs about 2100 pounds with folding bed, table, camp stove, white windows, and shelves. The family of six plus three canaries began in Port Anselde and plan to exhibit the household museum in New York City after continuing the journey.
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Washington
Aeae
Ind
A. T Angelus
Lasley
Port Anselde
New York City
Russell Sage Weary Getting Tired Waiting for Prosperity
Russell Sage, prominent in New York money circles, laments slow prosperity after McKinley’s election. He warns Western Union may need dividend reduction to 4 percent if business does not improve, urging conservative action for the company’s future.
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Russell Sage
New York
Russell Rage
McKinley
New Yorks
Busitves
Leaping Over Elephants Injures Ring Performer in New York
Gustav Warner aged 26 from Newark was badly injured while attempting a backflip over three elephants at Barnum's circus in Madison Square Garden. He landed on his back, was briefly unconscious, and taken to dressing room. his spine injury is serious as the show continued with the audience unaware of the accident.
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New York
Gustav Warner
Newark
Barnum
Madison Square Galen
Doxén
Warner
Greeks Rally Bitterness and Orders Amid Crete Crisis
News from Larissa and London detail Crown Prince Constantine ordering troops to maintain restraint on the day of a major anniversary. Reports describe Greek unrest and pro-war sentiment, with crowds, poets, and foreign observers weighing the prospect of conflict, and funds raised for military needs.
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Larissa
Dhapl
Constantine
London
Times
Athens
Crete
Macedonia
Greece
Daily Telegraph
Vienna
France
Russia
George
Cal Vassox
Russa
Constantinople
Aany
Navy
I Won't Ride The Pony To Cleveland
A fine pony and cart arrived by Adams Express at the Cleveland mansion in Princeton. E. S. Savage and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland. The former president joked that Miss Savage should drive the pony to the mansion. Also includes testimonials praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and a note about trial bottles at a local drug store. California Express schedules Topeka departures via Santa Fe with Pullman cars.
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New York
Adams Express
Cleveland
Princeton
Savage
Ahway
Bayard Avenue
James L. Frapers
Alderman
Chicago
Dr. King
J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth Street
Banzas Avenue
California Express
Santa Fe
Pullman Palace
Topeka
Dr Potter in Trouble Over Domestic Suit in New York
New York April 6 Dr Daniel Potter faces a domestic suit filed by his wife. The complaint spans from 1881 to today, seeks custody of three children Paul Sterling and Dean Potter and a fair share of property. Corespondents named include Mrs Potter maiden Mary Pearl of Medina and now in Brooklyn.
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New York
Daniel
Potter
Howes & Hummel
Birster
Hamilton
N. C
Thire
Paul
Sterling
Dean
Mra Potter
Mary Pearl
Medina
Brooklyn
Moses Rogers
Fairfield County
Conn
Jons
Shippan Point
Dr. Potter
East Ste
Rosers
Peary Goes West to Seek Funds for North Pole Quest
Lieutenant Peary, detached from Brooklyn navy yard, heads to Mare Island Cal for duty and plans to push his North Pole expedition. He seeks $150000 from wealthy supporters to establish an Eskimo base within 500 miles of the pole, saying success depends on funding and a proper base. He lauds American Geographical Society backing and hopes to meet Nansen on arrival.
Pampas cat arrives in New York from Amazon river trade
A pampas cat or jungle cat, shipped from Para Brazil and carried up the Amazon, arrived in New York on the steamship Hobert. Sold to an animal dealer, the full grown creature is striped and mottled in yellowish gray and black brown, resembling an ocelot but with different markings.
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Amazon River
New York
Hobert
Para
Brazil
Gift for Mrs. McKinley A Historic Fan Presented
Sylvester Seavel plans to present Mrs. McKinley with a fan of historical value. The gift honors her husband the president, for his help in freeing him from a Cuban prison. The fan, once owned by a Spanish hidalgo’s wife, features carved ivory and gold inlay and was exhibited at a Paris exposition.
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Sylvester Seavel
Washington
Peary Seeks Angel Backing for North Pole Plan
Lieut Robert Peary seeks financial backers for his north pole expedition announced to the American Geographical Society. He has been detached from duty at Brooklyn Navy Yard and ordered to report at Mare Island Navy Yard on April 22. Estimated cost is 15000 dollars, with support from notable authorities including President Daily of the society and Professor Nansen.
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New York
Robert BE. Peary
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mare Island Navy Yard
Vallejo
Cal
Fie
Brookly
Peaty
North Pole
American Geographical Society
Brooklyn
Pole
Amarihcan Geographical Society
Wetil
Peary
Uch
Daly
Nensen
Cyrug C Adams
Nansen
Robert K. Peary
Lieut
Brooklyn Navyard
Venejo
Trent
Lieut Peary
Dally
Rer Nansen
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