Women of New York organize against Tammany at meeting
A city meeting urged women to join a reform movement to purify government. Mrs Pomeroy presided as Ella Howl became secretarytreasurer. Speakers claimed poverty stemmed from Tammany and city mismanagement. Dr Parkhurst urged reform beginning with municipal governance and appealed to mothers to elevate civic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Gifford
Twentythird District
Col Gifford
Mra
Mark M
Brick) Pomeroy
Wee
Wee: Ninety-sixth
Pomeroy
Ella Howl
Tammany
Varica
DR. Parkhurst
Strikes Stir Egypt as Troops Ordered Out
The Egyptian Gazette notes rumors that Suez Canal Company seeks French protection amid laborer strikes in Egypt. Port Said reports the French cruiser Froude preparing to land marines and sailors to guard company property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmo
Suez Canal Company
P Tty
Egypt
Froude
Port Said
Newman Ere Receiver for Stanton & Coffin Bankers
Newman Erb at 24 East Seventy fourth street appointed receiver for Stanton and Coffin bankers and brokers at 72 Broadway liabilities 3 000 000 assets sufficient to cover liabilities dissolution of partnership reported Bevis Hirons before Grand Jury Lew Youn and Police Superintendent Byrnes questioned before the grand jury amid Lexow committee inquiries into police charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liswithies
New Yeas
Newman Erb
East Seventy-fourth Street
Stanton & Coffin
Broadway
Bevis
Hyrors
Lew Youn
Byrnes
Serebean
Lexow
Old Whipping Post Suggested As Meddy For Wife Beaters
In New York, October discussions surface on reviving the whipping post for wife beaters. Police Justice Hogan opposes returning to barbarous punishment but seeks a remedy. Justices Koch and Ryan share concerns about harsher penalties while noting abuse by both spouses and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hogan
Justice Koch
Commodore Gerry
Deere
Ryan
Defeat Seen For Populist Ticket At Oakley Conference
Secretary of State Ostors and Ostora voiced optimism narrowing to defeat for the Populist slate. At the October 2 Oakley conference a fusion attempt with Democrats failed as the Populist state ticket and Pee Seket suffered a setback, with little hope of legislative or congressional wins without unified support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wutary
Tinket
Astora
Exet
Arabian Sold for 200 Dollars in Topeka Auction
William Fisher of Holton sold the pure white Arabian horse Lorae once ridden by Col Hughes at the McKinley groceries event. The owner is moving the horse to Topeka for the occasion, while Sampson of the Opera Paper Co. has a black horse named White Crow bought for 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sampson
Hughe Hoda
Col. Hughes
McKinley Grocestrs
Topeeke
William Fisher
Holton
Teace Chasriex Sampaun
The
Opera Paper Co
Phere
Balros
I! Sampson
Cole
Local Preachers Meet Opens 37th National Convention
The National Association of Local Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church will open its thirty-seventh annual convention in New York City October 4 at Simpson W. Eeberch, Brooklyn, continuing through Oct 8. The association unites lay preachers from across the United States with delegates from Asia and Great Britain and includes dozens of local preachers in both countries who receive no compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of the Methodist Church
New York
National Association of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Simpson W. Eeberch
Brooklyn
Tumor Tow
Methodist Episcopal
United States
Asouta
Great Britsia
Doy
Ex-Gov Curtin Dying In Pennsylvania. Long War Over
Ex-Governor Curtin is sinking and resting easier after midnight, with physicians unsure he will survive the day. In Bloomfield Indiana robbers dynamited a bank safe, stole nearly $5,000, a posse with bloodhounds pursued them, and one thief named Charles Rivers of Indianapolis was wounded and captured. Rivers had $1,100 on him and may die. Whisky price cuts were ordered by a trust. three-cent rebates to be discontinued. A fire destroyed the Young Men’s Christian Association building in Nasux, and the Banner’s editorial rooms were damaged by water. A tax lien case sought to block sheriff’s sale of lots on Dillon Street. Thieves broke into a Madison Street house in Kansas City while the family was away for a carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Ogill
Switz City
Charles Rivers
Indianapolis
Rivers
Hhs
George Watte
Geo. Watte
Madison Street
Kansas City
China in Turmoil as Rebels Rise and Powers Watch
Dispatches report uprisings in Mongolia province with Pekin troops sent to quell the disorder and palace troubles in Pekin. Tien-Tsin residents brace for possible native attacks while European inhabitants seek safety. Britain Russia and France urge international action as Japan faces pressure over Korea and conditions near Wei-Hai Wei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres-Tsin
Mongolia
Pekin
Tien-Tsin
Queen of Anarchists Found with Destructive Plot Papers
Police arrested a woman at the union depot with anarchist literature and circulars signed Lizzie Loftus, queen of the anarchists, ordering destruction of Chicago on or about October 6. She refused to speak and was locked up. Other items note Joe Dunty granted a new trial in a hanging case and the death of Dr Vincenzo Botta after a fall from a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Chicago
Cawaco
Dect
Union Depot
Lizzie Loftus
Railroad men report six re s addressed after strike
Railroad workers say six men sent from Arkansas City after the Pullman strike have been taken back. Mrs. T. H. Haskell of 325 Clay street was injured in a runaway at the Gresuwood avenue entrance to Potwin. Plans for La Junta depot replacement have been completed with General Manager Frey to oversee the letting of the contract. The United Trading and Commission Company of Kansas City was chartered with 50 000 capital. Directors include W T Moore Jr Walter Greig W J Wilkes James E Lathy Mos and Charles Wilson of Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
T. H. Haskell
Clay Street
Gresuwood Avenue
Potwin
la Junta
Frey
United Trading and Commission Company of
Kansas City
W. T. Moore
Walter Greig
Kansas
W. J. Wilkes
James E. Lathy
Mos
Charles Wilson
Leavenwort
McKinley Tour Through Iowa Draws Flags and Support
Oct 5 report from Nora Iowa describes Gov. McKinley's speaking tour, flags at stations, and crowds at Council Bluffs. He criticizes the Democratic administration, pledges prosperity through Republican principles, and appeals to rural and industrial sectors before leaving for Des Moines escorted by Charles Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Nora
McKinley
Grand Hotel
Army of Tennissea
Gendrala Howard
Dodge
Walcot
Hinckenlooper
Wil Hintiaon
Col Fred Grant
Tecumseh Sherman
Colt
Hugh Belknap
Jackson
Eicra
Republican Party
Democratic Congress
Iowa
Mills
Tudorica
Laws
Union
Biuia
Charles Kennedy
Chicago
Hook Island & Pacific
Ballot Form Agreed By State Parties In Nomination Order
There was no conference today in the secretary of state office to settle a ballot form for the ticket. Representatives from the Republican State Central committee, Populists, Prohibitionists, and the new state ticket discussed a general order listing offices to be nominated. The final order covers governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, associate justice, congressman district, judge district, representative district, county ticket, and constitutional amendments. No decision on ballot appearance order. likely left to each county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Republican State Central Committee
J. M
D.C. Zurcher
Hichardson
Judge Silver
New State
J. Y. Robbins
F Fnally
Bruce Lynch’s Work Produces Populist Ticket List
Bruce Lynch, former state treasurer candidate, supplied a list of thirty four Republicans and Democrats pledged to vote the Populist ticket. The list names include F. J. Whisepand, J.C. Peeunte, D.G. Parker, A. A. Amule, J.D. Morgan, and others from Chanute, Girard, Ada, Ottawa, and more. An effort to block printing the Bennington Corning ticket on ballots proceeds with objections to labeling and irregular signatures. The secretary of state, auditor, and attorney general will set a hearing date. The Rock Island official Linga felief is reported ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Semple
Bruce Lynch
F. J. Whisepand
Chsnute
Southern Kansas Railroad
J.C. Peeutee
Peter Westling
J. J. Loves
M. Fetterol7
Eik Fortney
AC. Cross
J.T Nanna
Alex Andrews
J. T. Wallar
W. D. Fei Sid Long
Thomas H. Jackson
Chanute
Hoss Prentice
J. E Thaone
Girard
5. E. Webb
Ottawa
Omates
Brelden
Secretary of State
Breidenthal
People's Party
Flying Jib Breaks World Pacing Record Amid Strong Wind
Monroe Salisbury drove Flying Jib in a remarkable mile race at Curriacorag Ohio. Despite cold wind and a shaky start, Flying Jib beat Westmont’s 2 013 world pacing record with a 1 59 half and 2 10 final mile, as Andy McDowell steered the pacer past the wire. Additional records fell with Orua the Terre Haute trotter and Sidmont the yearling pacer posting new marks in their events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curriacorag
Ohio
Westmont
Chicago
Monroe Salisbury
Andy McDowell
McDowell
Loper
Lopez
Mate
Oruaqua
Expressive
Terre Haute
Soil
Sidmont
Sidney
Fourleaf
Thistle
Galdleaf
Smithereens
Brookside
Fear British Greed in China Crisis Prompt French Alarm
Paris reports on British cabinet deliberations over China and Corea affairs. Goulois questions if Britain might repeat the 1878 Cyprus coup by landing in China and pressuring Japan. Le Figaro notes potential European disruption and possible intervention by Russia, France, and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Paris
Goulois
Corea
Lord John Hay
Cyprus
Figaro
China
Europe
Russia
France
America
Banana Crop Hit By Severe Cuba Hurricane
Reports from Captain Hollum aboard the British steamer Hriganze arriving from Buracod Cuba describe a devastating hurricane in northeast Cuba on September 22 and 24. Banana plantations were destroyed or badly damaged, the cocosmat oil factory suffered heavy damage, and mountain areas around Mata and Yumurca were severely affected.
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Cute
Atssost
Puitapstrins
Hollum
Hriganze
Buracod
Cuba
Mata
Yumurca
Bri
Poisoned by Mussels At A Social Gathering
San Francisco reports a party of ladies and gentlemen fell seriously ill after eating mussels gathered from two Texan bays. Physicians found copper in the shells and uncooked juice proved deadly, threatening a near-fatal outcome for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fraxenco
Linaa Bay
Fight With A Murderous Stranger Ends in Self Defense
Charles Birdie is captured in a house by Detective Garbett and Officer Corbett after a confrontation with Robert Blanck who admits the deed. Blanck is overpowered as Cudahe reacts swiftly with a restraining move and Corbett intervenes, asserting the altercation was in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Birdie
Blanck
Cudahe
Cudiahe
Corbett
Assassins Balked A Pilot to Murder Prosecu Kemper
A 19th century report says a pilot tried to murder a prosecutor in Wisowte Frastraccd Fr. Scorrr, involving a CT. CO. lawyer waging a war on saloons. Webster gave testimony and police received a murder plot thwarted at midnight as would-be assailants fled when armed guards appeared. Seven masked rioters were arrested following Webster’s sworn complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper
Wisowte
Scorrr
W. H, Ae CT. CO
Webster
Nowa
WW Yard
Promine
Kein Webster
Debated Silver Dollar History In Early Congress
Walter N. Allen recounts debates on the silver dollar and monetary policy from 1870 to 1872. The discussion covers the demonetization and reintroduction of silver, congressional action, and the influence of key figures such as Mr. Fessenden and Senates debates amid factional splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ns
Walter N. Allen
Boos Charities
Luken
Hooper
United States
Senate
Fessenden
Mayor Arrested and Contempt Charge Reported
A Topeka dispatch reports Santa Fe authorities arrested HH. Stussen, mayor of Jun, amid a street protest. Over fifty members of the street committee were detained for contempt of court as Santa Fe and other roads were involved in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jollet
Middie
Topeia
Santa Fe
Stussen
Jun
Corde Santa Fe
Telegraph Telegram to Senator Brnakn From Allen of Nebraska
Telegram dated October 4 from Allen of Nebraska to Governor Lewelling and banking officials discusses interest rates and money circulation. It notes banks hold cash and can lend, mentions the state’s financial situation and prior banking actions, and references the governor and bank commissioners in a formal state-of-finance exchange. The fragmentary text reflects concerns about rate levels and liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewellincs
MV. Allen
United States
Sant
Lewelling
Breideurtal
Toreca
Hon
Wim
V. Alten
Ray Aryug
Weetera & Jess
Joux W. Buemexras
Hank
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Charles RK Parkhurst
Fourteenth
Hey
Forbes
Pariburs
Parksvest
Hill
Tagmany
Goff
Cloff
Newman
Curtin
Peni
Yivania
Peck Rehancetion
A & Axtell
Bradford & Huron
Surdge
Dillon Street
Lacey
Juan Hall
International
Awfatil
Loxpon
St James Gazette
Hussia
Far East
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
Germany
Huswin
Sluschester Guardin
Japan
Tze Unis
Guardian
Jugan
the Globe
Yesterder
Ministerial Council
Min
Sach U
Suanosar
Ches Fuo
Tien-Tein
Ese
Wei- Wei-Hai
Shang Tum
Wei-Wei-lai
Port Arthur
Yellow Sea
Ibis
Queen OF
Anarchist W
Pot Oo
Jor
Joe Dunty
Supreme Court
T Ty
Botta
Vincenzo Botta
Asion League
Clu
Corningites
Linga|felief
Rock Island
Pier
Steaman
Guy Pier
John Stenmas
Kyle & Co
Justicia Furry
Stenman
Jud
Nicholson
Stansfield
Kyle Atore
Piers
Privaperrats
Washington
Murdeen
Brnakn
Allen
Nebraska
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