Curious Governor Nominee Thacher Backs Gold Split
Albany Sept 20 John Boyd Thacher democratic nominee for governor issues an official statement declaring unwavering support for gold while signaling vote for Bryan and Sewall on state issues only. He cites party unity and the aim to avoid splitting the ticket amid a fierce finance debate. The letter also critiques the Republican Party on state matters.
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Albany
N. Y
John Boyd Thacher
Senator Hill
Elliott G. Danforth
Hil
W. F. Sheehan
Brooklyn
Thacher
Bryan
Sewall
Democratic Party of the State
Buffalo
United States
Democratic Party
Willam Jennings Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Chicago
Republican Party
Anglo Egyptian Expedition Breaks Dervish Hold at Kerma
The Anglo-Egyptian expedition occupied Kerma and pressed toward Dongola as Dervishes deserted in the face of overwhelming fire. Commander Colville was wounded. gunboats and steamers bombarded the fort with shells and rockets, inflicting heavy Dervish losses while the Anglo-Egyptian flotilla advanced upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerma
Dongola
Lervishes
Young
Colville
Tamai
Chicago Bucket Shops Under Government Order
Government orders target about six bucket shop operators in Chicago based on a grand jury indictment reported by an Inspector. The issue cites post office losses tied to the Insta Soldiers' home at Quincy and claims of investment losses in sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Quincy
Threats Warn Rotterdam Public Buildings Blast
A dispatch from Bruessela reports Rotterdam authorities received anonymous letters threatening to destroy public buildings unless Irish prisoners Kearney and Haines are released. The note claims imminent detonations and has prompted security measures.
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London
Bruessela
The
Chronicle
Rotterdam
Kearney
Haines
German Naval Maneuvers End at Heligoland
Berlin reports secrecy in autumn naval drills with seven ships including two ironclads attempting a landing at Heligoland. A fogged engagement showed a single Krupp gun can disable an ironclad, while the fleet was declared hors de combat.
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Berlin
Baltic
Varius Halions
Heligoland
Sacson
Wurtemburg
S$ubenrach
Reichstag
von Kanita
Fourth Dragoons
International Congress of Women's Rights
Frances G. French
Krupp
Four Die In Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Collision Near Connersville
A Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton rail wreck near Connersville Indiana killed four men and severely injured several more. The accident occurred when the pay car collided with an eastbound freight as both trains operated as extras.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Connersville
Christ Sweatman
Kensey
George House
Hughes
John Janseng
Charles Seallon
Brown
Fishback
Porter
E. Wisons
J. Rourke
Treight
Longwood
Salters Switch
Jansing
Beise Gathering and Boise Convention Ticket Endorsements
In Lewiston Idaho the Democrats and Populists endorsed the Beise gathering and carried out the Boise convention program. The ticket includes Henry Heldfett senator, A F Alford and Ira Sperry representatives, Thomas Barton sheriff, T S Cantorill assessor, J B Morris treasurer, L M Strong coroner, J Morayne surveyor, 3 Thompson justice, J J Armstrong and Fy Parker commissioners, Lee McCall third district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
Venton
Boise
aMeas
Henry Heldfett
A. Fi. Alford
Ira Sperry
Thomas Barton
Cantrill
J. B. Morris
Brobate
Justee of the Peace
Thompson
J. J. Armstrong
Fy. Parker
Lee McCall
Indians at Jacksons Hole Hunting Violation of Laws
Washington reports Acting Governor Jurdick of Wyoming says local authorities arrested several Indians for hunting in Jacksons Hole violating state game laws. Indian Bureau plans to prevent further violations and avoid conflict with state authorities. Agent Teter ordered to repatriate all Indians. if resisted, troops may be used.
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Washington
Jurdick
Wyoming
Jackson's
Hole
Indian Bureau
Agent Teter
Indian Police, To Make A Call For Troops, Agent Teter
India
Indian Office
Gardiner, Morrow Bank Closes in Hollidaysburg
Gardiner, Morrow & Co the oldest bank in central Pennsylvania shut its doors due to a business slump. Three prominent merchants Thomas F. Suckling Henry J. Bunker and Charles O Reed faced store seizures totaling about $25,000 as customers awaited creditors actions.
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Hollidaysburg
Gardiner, Morrow & Co
Pennsylvania
Thomas F. Suckling
Henry J. Bunker
Charles O. Reed
Irish dynamiter Tynan targeted by deadly threat in France
Deputy public prosecutor M Bossy received a letter from an anarchist group threatening to blow up Bossy with hazardous material if Tynan, the alleged Irish dynamiter, is not released within two and a quarter hours. The missive was penned with a letter written in red fluid believed to be blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulogne-sur-Mer
M. Bossy
P. J. P. Tynan
Committee of the Invisibles and
Anarchist Brotherhood
Tynan
Bossu
Antwerp chemist sells acids amid dynamite plot suspicions
A Antwerp chemist sold a large quantity of acids to individuals linked to dynamite plot inquiries. He testified he refused a demand as it was excessively large. Letters of recommendation from American authorities were later presented by the Tynan followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Kearney and
Haines
Bet
Tynan
British Egyptian expedition captures Don sola and Dongola
Don Sol a falls to British Egyptian forces as they land on the west bank and push toward Dongola. Dervish emir Wad Bishara is wounded, with heavy artillery exchanges across the Nile and desert night fighting. The expedition advances, natives welcome the arrival, and supply lines and telegraph constraints shape the campaign.
Remington Range Fire By Connaught Rangers And Tenth Bat
The Connaught Rangers and the Tenth Batallon lined along the river bank fired three rounds at the Dervish position. Enemies rifles showed long range with 1200 yard accuracy and bullets struck beyond 200 yards. Weather hot and north wind sent boats upriver with expedition supplies. Wad Bishara moved troops from Dongola to El Hatir intending a stand but combined land and river forces push likely end Dervish resistance.
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Connaught Rangers
Wad Bishara
Dongola
el Hatir
Democratic populist split rocks Boise politics
In Boise Idaho Sept 19 the democratic populist county fusion triggers friction as democrats denounce neglect of silver Republicans and Bryan free coinage. National committee efforts continue but populists resist nominations stirring concern over a potential senate race and future party alignment.
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Boise
Idaho
Bryan
Walsh
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Committee
United States
Ryan
Silver ‘Publican
Evening Mail
Democratic Orven
National Committee
Dubois
Camp Aten
Disputed Political Literature Circulates at Navy Yard
Letters from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Secretary Herbert discuss Republican circulation of political literature in the Washington navy yard and machine shops. The Navy Department replies that political literature is not permitted and directs investigation to stop the practice if found.
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Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
H. A. Herbert
Navy Yard
Washington Yard
Chas
J. Faulkner
Navy Department
Charles J .'Sulkner
Culberson Discusses Bimetalism with Refers to Prince Bismarck
Governor Culberson reads correspondence with Prince Bismarck on money questions. The letters discuss a mutual bimetallism framework to influence international commerce and possible independent U.S. action, seen as a step toward a global monetary agreement.
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Dullas
Texas
Culberson
Prince Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
United States
Europe
Yellow Fever Ravages in Cuba with 1155 Hospitalized
Havana reports 1155 men ill with yellow fever across island military hospitals. Death rate stated under 15 percent. A rumor ties a bank governor to a monetary conflict after a failed palace audience with Weyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
la Lucha
Weyler
Border bandits hunted by U.S. troops and Mexican forces
In Deming New Mexico on September 18 Captain Pitcher and troop 1 of the 1st United States Cavalry sailed to support the Deming marshal in pursuing a border bandit gang of 74 men that attacked the Las Palomas Mexican custom house. Mexican troops are also in pursuit, with the gang reportedly camping in the Florida mountains south of Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
N. M
Captain Pitcher
United States
Deming
Las Palomas
Florida Mountains
New Mexico
Miners in Missouri Strike Threaten New Workers
Kansas City witnesses mounting coal mine trouble as 85 striking miners and their families camp near Brush Creek mines. They vow to block replacement workers sent by the company after last week’s walkout, amid eviction from company housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Brush Creek
Teri
McKinley Speech Draws Thousands in Canton Rally
Maj McKinley speaks at Canton Ohio rally amid heavy rain as 1200 Carnegie steel mill workers join crowds from Homestead and Pittsburgh. Delegations from Hulton Pa and Mercer Butler counties attend while Senator Cullom touts protective policy and a strong economy under tariff and currency stability.
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Canton
Ohio
Hulton
Carnegie Steel Works
Homestead
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Grand Opera House
A. C. Litchfield
H. Campbell
Major McKiniey
Opera House
McKinley
Jillion
Senator Cullom
Carnegie City Mills
Jean
United States
Kinley
Feison
J. W. Dodge
Milneis Central
M. J. Burke
Major McKinksgan
Altgeld Replies To Schurz And Cochran On Finances In Chicago
Governor Altgeld spoke at Central Music Hall in Chicago addressing Carl Schurz and Robert Cochran’s positions. He argued that they offered no relief and urged Americans not to remain passive. The address centered on financial policy and the alleged panacea of tariffs while contrasting the opposing views.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Altgeld
Carl Schurz
Cochrangor Schurz
Cochran
Schurz
Cochran Abe
Powderly Gains Favor Amid Cleveland Meeting Turmoil
In Cleveland a contentious gathering at the national guard armory featured labor leader Powderly speaking amid dissensions. The crowd cheered for Bryan as several disruptors were ejected and two arrests for disorderly conduct followed.
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Cleveland
National Guard
Cullom
Powdsty
Bryan
Idaho Pine Test Shipment For Diamond Match Co
Moscow Idaho Sept 19 The first shipment of Idaho white pine went to Diamond Match Co for a practical test of supply for match making The mills at Ontonogon Mich were destroyed prompting a search for pine sources with greater timber nearby to Michigan or Wisconsin.
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Moscow
Idaho
Northern Pacific
Ontonogon
Mich
Michigan
Wisconsin
Matabele Force Defeats Tribe at Port Charles
London dispatch reports Major Janner defeating Umithera’s force of about six thousand at Port Charles in Matabeleland. The winning commander captured the strommholda tmti gern surrendering, signaling a decisive military action and capture.
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London
Times
Fort Salisbury
Matabeleland
Janner
Umithera
Port Charles
Strommholda
Dena and Marty Die Sudden in St Cloud Church Scene
Mehop Marty Dena of St Cloud Minnesota dies suddenly this morning. Bishop Martin Marty of the Catholic area of St Cloud formerly bishop of Bioux Falla is reported to have died suddenly this morning.
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Mehop
Marty Dena
St. Cloud
Minn
Martin Marty
aAtaneea of
Cloud
Bioux Falla
Rev Allen Whalley Expelled By Puget Sound Conference
The Puget Bound conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church expelled Rev Allen W Whalley late Spokane pastor for infidelity writing he could not sincerely subscribe to Methodist Episcopal doctrine or other churches. The conference refused his withdrawal and proceeded with expulsion.
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Seattle
Puget
Methodist Episcopal Church
Great Silver Rally at Helena
About 2000 Helena residents gathered at the auditorium to launch the Helena Bimetalate club with ex-Governor Joseph K Toole as president. Speeches by Toole Samuel Ward and others drew hearty applause as three bands performed. The non partisan club aims to advance bimetallism and raise funds for the cause in doubtful states.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Fielena Bimetaute Club
Joseph K. Toole
Mr. Toole
Samuel Ward
Tates
Times notes Russia will not tolerate coercion of Turkey
London dispatches report The Times highlighting Russia’s stance against pressuring Turkey and warn of the risks of action by Britain. Constantinople notes paralysis and 4,000 pounds of European capital in Turkish enterprises. Berlin Vienna and St Petersburg dispatches suggest powers may assist coercion options.
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London
the Times
Russia
Turkey
England
Constantinople
The
Times
Berlin
Vienna
Petersburg
Nansen Highlighted By British Science Association
At Liverpool meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science Major Darwin notes Nansen’s remarkable work in geography. Professor J J Thomson discusses Roentgen radiation and its significance and future impact.
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Liverpool
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Major Darwin
Royal Geographical Society
Nansen
J. J. Thomson
N. A
Mathematical and Physical Society
Roentgen
Prominent police to double presence after disclosures
In London on September 18 authorities fear trouble after alleged disclosures tied to Edward J. Ivory alias Edward Bell. Plainclothes officers now double at Parliament, Mansion House, Royal Exchange, National Gallery, British Museum, St Pauls, Westminster Abbey and other public buildings. War Office tightens measures and powder magazines at Worliwich receive extra guards.
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London
Edward J. Ivory
Edward Bell
New York
Glasgow
Houses of Parliament
Mansion House
Royal Exchange
National Gallery
British Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
War Office
Worlwich
Whitman Democrats Convene Opposing Chicago Ticket
A Whitman county democratic association forms to oppose the Chicago convention and fusion state ticket. A county convention is planned in Colfax on September 11 to elect delegates to the state meeting in Tacoma September 26. Bryan club hall, Waite Building, is ready for business with a large banner to front street for campaign events. Club meetings will be held Monday nights. The club has about 225 members.
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Colfax
Whitman County
Chicaeo Ronvention
Tacoma
Bryan Club
Waite Building
Eiler
National Bank of Troy Closes Doors After Cash Drain
The National Bank of Troy closed its doors and was placed under national bank examiner. Depositors withdrew about 45900 yesterday, exhausting all cash as other banks refused help. President Clark said affairs were sound since 1883, and delivery depositors would be paid in full while stockholders may receive 75 percent. Capital is 200000 and deposits total 40000.
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Srey
the Nations Bank of Troy
National Bank Examiner
Daniel Clark, Jr
Mayor Sutro backs international bimetallism stance
San Francisco September 18 Mayor Adolph Sutro, elected two years ago on a populist ticket by an immense majority, stated in an interview that he favors international bimetallism. He also said it remains uncertain which political ticket he will vote for in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Adolph Sutro
Letter on Czar Policy and Russian Mischiefs
A London cable reports Gad’s letter urging the czar to heed the supposed fearful mischiefs caused by Prince Lobanoff Rostoviaky's policy. Also notes Chauncey Depew’s upcoming Republican club speech in Caledonia Illinois October 7 and ex-Governor Boies of Iowa expected to speak for free silver.
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London
Gad
Ma Moria
Lobanoft Rostoviaky
Depew
Rotes
Chicago
Republican National Speakers Bureau
Chauncey M. Depew
Calesburg
Til
Boies
Death by own action of Ray Crane in Rochester
Ray Crane once a noted pitcher for the New York ball team killed himself at the Con Taca Hall hotel in Rochester on September 20 by taking a dose of chioral. The death followed a prior career in major league baseball and is reported in local records of the same day.
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Batt Mayer
Rochester
N. Y
Ray Crane
New York
Con@Taca Hall
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