Black Man's Plea Sparks Battle Over Voting Rights
At a constitutional convention debate in Cowman, October 22, speaker T. Miller argued for universal male suffrage and literacy tests, while opponents claimed such rules would disenfranchise both black and white voters. The exchange highlighted race and education as central to eligibility, with strong rhetoric about equality and the fear of disfranchisement. The item includes a medicinal advertisement at the end for a topical remedy.
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Griffo and Dixon Battle To Draw In Ten Round Fight
In Manhattan Athletic Club arena Griffo and Dixon weighed in catchweights ten rounds. They exchanged hard rights and lefts with Griffo landing more cleanly in spots and Dixon pressing. The bout ended as a draw after the tenth round when no decision was agreed upon by Griffo’s camp and the announcer.
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New Youn
New Manhattan Athletic Club
George Dixon
Young Griffo
Dixon
Griffo
Griffe
Burns
Tin Rourke
Griffo Party
Adelphi Hotel Guests Poisoned In Huntington
About twenty guests at the Adelphi Hotel in Huntington fell ill with suspected poisoning last night and this morning. Doctors say the condition is serious though not yet fatal. The cause remains unknown and relatives have been notified as the hotel is crowded with visitors.
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Adelphi
Hantington
Adelphi Astel
Severi
Princess Maud of Wales Betrothed to Danish Prince
Official announcement confirms Princess Maud of Wales, daughter of the Prince of Wales, is betrothed to the Danish prince. The news comes from Copenhagen with details of the royal match and ceremonial plans pending.
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Copenhagen
Prince of Wales
Princees of Denmark
Missouri Press Association visitors at Atlanta exposition
Missouri Press Association atrpag Arkansas and Illinois Press Associations visit the Atlanta exposition in Ayqira Georgia on October 29 with hundreds of members from each organization attending the event.
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Allen
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Dallas
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Fury over Arkansas bid to seize Fitzsimmons fight
Attorney General Kinsworthy obtained warrants to arrest James Fitzsimmons and Martin Julian as promoters push a Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout toward Hot Springs Arkansas. Governor Clarke vows to halt the match, planning arrest upon entry to the state, with deputies en route to Texarkana to seize the combatants. Separate notices report varied details from Chicago to St. Louis about private side bets and possible locations, while other items note Korea's emperor move and local accidents and appointments.
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Ark
Kinsworthy
Palasil County
Robert Epiteslamons
Martin Julian
Hot Springs
Corbett
Pitzsimmons
Supreme Court
Clarke
Si Hot Springs
Fght
Oelock
James W. Martin
Fites Umons
Julian
Ince
Rucker
Sherif
Texarkana
Wiresimmons
Jnuban
Fitzsimmons
Littie Roche
Arkansas
Fitssimmons
Martin
Anti foreign outbreak eyed as Canton readies defense
An extensive anti foreign outbreak is expected at Canton as 400 braves enlisted by the viceroy proceed there. Fresh items like frait cake and cream puffs listed, with home made misce meat and specialties offered.
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Hired to Clear Durrant in Lamont Case Evidence
The Examiner reports a witness Richard Smythe says he was hired to testify to implicate Blanche Lamont and Gibson in the Durrant murder. Smythe claims he was told by Gen Dickinson to stay silent, and that Lamont visited his Oakland home with a schoolgirl and a borrowed strap tied to the case.
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Reynolds
Durrant
Ion
Richard Smythe
Lamont
Smythe
Gibson
Blanche Lamont
Miss Lamont
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Sue
Mra Hichardson
Gen. Dickinson
Dickinson
Dulph Urges Policy On Cuba And Intervention
Ex Senator N. Dulph addressing the Channing club outlines two courses for the United States regarding Cuba and hemispheric policy. He argues abandoning Monroe doctrine invites European domination, while enforcing policy may require protest and, if needed, intervention and force. He stresses defending American interests and freedoms in the region.
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N. Dulph
United States Senate
Channing Club
United States
Kieukt
Cuba
Enezus- Grier
ANOTHER A B U STRIKE AT GREAT NORTHERN
October 20 reports indicate James J. Hill may have to accept demands from American Railway A ssociates or face a Great Northern strike. A seven member committee from various lodges, including one from this state, is revising schedules for submission to President Hu. The dispute centers on pay and a claim that Hill has violated the post strike agreement since May 14, 1804.
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Hill
Roosten Must Come Off Emblem in NY Ballot Case
Judge Heuch ruled to remove the rooster emblem of the state Democracy from the official ballot. The decision found police officials errored in allowing use of the emblem by candidates for state offices. The ruling grants the petition and orders the emblem's removal.
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Heuch
Supreme Court
Judes Beach
President Cleveland cited with gout attack
Condensed dispatches note President Cleveland is said to be suffering from another gout attack. The item accompanies other brief notices on legal docket counts and international talks while urging readers to subscribe to the Journal.
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United States Court of Claims
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Violence and escape stalk towns in scattered reports
A string of late October incidents across several states details assaults, escapes, and mob threats. J S Wilson, a Pittsburg trader, is sought after assaulting a hotel worker in St Joseph. A madman terrorizes Emporia. Lynching talk rises in Lexington. Convicts are shot in Dallas after a breakout. A department-store death occurs in Ciraco. Additional notes cover pardons, a bloody riot near Sunrise, and church affairs in Wichita Heidi University.
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National Luther League to Unite Lutherans in Pittsburg Convention
The National Luther League will convene in Pittsburg to organize a Lutheran youth movement modeled after the Christian Endeavor. Originating with E. F. Eilert in New York in 1888, the Luther league has grown across states and nations, with extensive Lutheran membership and exclusive Lutheran focus unlike the Christian Endeavor.
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Arkansas Governor Clark Prepares for Prizefighting Era
GGY. CLARK OF ARKANSAS, bearing a long winded tale of governors and prizefighters, steps into training for Sout with the big boxers. The piece extols his political ascent from lawyer to attorney general to Reveraceslip and eyeing the U S senate seat long coveted by James K. Jones.
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Fitzsimmons
Clark
Arkansas
Mississippi
Senate
United States Senate
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