Gorman Ousted in Maryland Prominence Smashed by GOP Sweep
The Maryland political battle ends with Republicans gaining control of both houses and the Senate. Senator Gorman is said to be overthrown after a near tie in the state’s supremacy contest. Key operatives dispatched to counties where votes were close helped seal the shift. Talbot Prince George's Carroll counties contribute to a GOP majority. Talbot precincts corrected double counting. Prominent figures linked to the effort include Alexander Shay John V A Findlay Postmaster General Gary and Sidney E Mudd.
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Alexander Shay
John V. A. Findlay
Gary
Sidney E. Mudd
Van Wyck to command vast patronage in Greater New York
A New York dispatch estimates that more than 60,000 people will directly or indirectly draw pay from the city in the first administration of Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck. About 83,000 on the city payroll will receive $83,000,000, with many more employed through contracts. The mayor and his party allies could amass a large patronage force akin to a national executive.
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Robert A. van Wyck
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Potomas
Fever scare ends in Atlanta health measures
The yellow fever scare in Atlanta Georgia ended with no further need for inspecting physicians on railroads entering the city or health certificate issuance. Mayor Collier and board of health president Dr Alexander agreed the health officer role issuing certificates could be discontinued.
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Collier
Cr. Alexander
Board of Health
C. M. Gorput
Alexander
Suffrage Granted Cubans by Spanish Cabinet
The Spanish cabinet approved measures to grant Cuban and Puerto Rican inhabitants the same constitutional rights as Spaniards. It authorizes suffrage for those aged twenty five and over on the same census basis for municipal provincial and parliamentary elections.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
New York City and State Back Democratic Majorties
New figures from city and state elections reaffirm Democratic gains. Alton B Parker leads for chief judge with 68,000 plus statewide, Van Wyck tops mayoral race by about 82 thousand, Henry George gains 20 thousand votes, and the assembly tilts 80 Republicans to 68 Democrats. The senate maintains an 80 to 78 Republican majority.
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Associated Press
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Seth Gow
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Wardwell
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Issuan
House of Assembly
Senate
House
New York City a Cosmopolitan Vote Impact Says Chauncey M. Dopew
Chauncey M. Dopew argues New York City politics have no national significance despite claims. He notes New York is diverse with about 20 percent American born and warns Republicans Bryanism and bimetallism persist, urging immediate action to settle the issue.
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Dopey
Tracy
Chauncey M. Dopew
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Arenyay
New York
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Berlin
Pavia
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New Jersey
Ohio
Uncertain in Ohio as Parties Claim Legislative Majority
In Ohio both Republicans and Democrats assert control of the legislature with the Democrats claiming a four vote margin and Republicans a three vote majority on joint ballot. The Senate race is disputed and awaits the official count. Both parties allege fraud and warn counties to guard against it as the count proceeds, with a Republican secretary of state slated to certify results. President McKinley expresses satisfaction with the election's party loyalties during a Dayton private car interview. Eckels to become president of Chicago’s Commercial National Bank.
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Hanna
McLean
M?kinley
Bonnter Hannay
McKinley
May Hower
Dayton
Burrows
Porter
Convention of Stock Growers Planned for January 1898
Dispatch from Denver reports the national stock growers convention will be held January 26 27 1898 by a joint session of Denver chamber of commerce and Colorado Cattle Growers Association committees. All stockgrowers associations in the United States are to send delegates. Breeders of fine stock and government state officials will be invited to attend.
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Stock Growers’ Convention
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Cattle Growers’ Association
United States
Stata
Spanish claim of lawful capture of Competitor in Cuban waters
A Madrid dispatch states the Spanish government intends to uphold the actions of its officers who captured the American solidoner Competitor in Cuban waters in April 1896. It asserts the 1877 protocol only applied to American citizens living in Cuba.
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Madrid
Cuban
Cuba
Prohibition Bill 8 Killed in Georgia Legislature
A busy session saw the Georgia Senate defeat Senator Turner’s prohibition bill by 25 votes to 18 after a postponement motion failed. The measure, amended by Kilpatrick to become a clean prohibition bill, faced strong opposition but drew a large gallery crowd. The House passed multiple bills, including one requiring judgments to be recorded where liens arise and another prioritizing landlords’ liens. Thursday featured executive appointments and a push to set a prohibition framework with local option. Governor Atkinson announced several nominations and pending supreme bench replacement.
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Hudson
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B. F. Walker
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Wilcox
Kilpatrick
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Aubiaot Yen
Lisny
Jaborara
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Clarke
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Niles
Georgia State Sanitarium
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Tn Tha Senate
Phrer
Methodist Episcopal LaGrange District Convention
Io Strong
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Copeland E
Swift
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James H. Brown
Watt J. Pearsall
Colquitt County
Albert M. Dent
Bulloch County
Screven
W. Sturgis
Pieras
Senata
Supreme Bench
Spencer R. Atkinson
Samps Harris
Coweta County
Hal T. Lewis
Greenaboro
Tuesday's Proceedings In Georgia Legislature
Both houses spent a dull morning and adjourned before noon. The House postponed child labor discussion for one week and tabled the Boynton dispensary bill. A resolution urged US senators be elected by the people. A holiday bill for June 3 was temporarily tabled. Several new bills were introduced on labor protections and election of judges. The senate tabled the Bringon bill and thanked Nashville Centennial visitors. Both houses adjourned after routine business.
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House of Representatives
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Forsyth
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Pullman Gar Company
Courtesie
Heavy Frost Hits Memphis Quarantine Sparks Across States
The Memphis frost drove the Yellow Jack quarantine to be declared as Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama soon followed. A telegraphed alert spread ground truth and the measure reflected regional fear of yellow fever. Meanwhile a Sheffield worker crafted an ultra tiny set of miniature shears weighing under half a grain each.
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Tenny Special
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabam
Sheffield
Yellow fever outlook improves across New Orleans and Mobile
Yellow fever conditions ease in New Orleans with fewer new cases and lower fatalities. Mobile reports declining cases while Montgomery notes further improvement. Pass Christian loosens quarantine for certified arrivals from Atlanta and other non infected areas as the town maintains strict limits amid the epidemic.
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Board of Health
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Yallow Faye
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Pass Clriati
Atlanta
Thera
Sealing Treaty Signed By United States Russia and Japan
A Washington dispatch reports a conference of the United States Russia and Japan resulting in a sealing treaty. Ratification by Ottawa is required. the text will be released after exchanges. Delegates signed protocol and measures, with British and American experts slated to meet next week to review terms and any added restrictions.
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Thugslis
Japan
Washington
Russia
State Department
Anol
Thin
Thompson
Officials Arrested in Philadelphia Immigration Fraud Case
A Philadelphia scandal erupts as government employees including Eugene Dindsey, a city prothonotary clerk, John Merrick and Richard Merrick of the U S circuit court are jailed amid charges of conspiracy and issuing fraudulent naturalization papers. Reports say papers were signed for 17 dollars each and more arrests are expected.
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Cone
United States
Eugene Dindsey
John Merrick
United States’ Circuit Court
Richard Merrick
United States Circuit Court
Republicans gain five seat edge after Wood County ruling
A Columbus dispatch notes the Wood County decision shifts Ohio politics toward Republicans. Democrats may not appeal as law is deemed clear. No injunction against supervisors confirmed. If unchanged, Republicans hold a five vote majority on joint ballot.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Wood County
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Nash
Robbers break jail in Deadwood escape with prisoner
A Deadwood special reports four Curry gang outlaws overpowered the Lawrence county jailer and his wife, assaulted the jailer's wife, and escaped into the hills with William Moore a black murderer. The gang, recently captured in Montana after a fierce fight, are among the desperate gang activity in the region.
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Saya
Laawrence County
William ‘Moore
Curry
Montana
Democrats Fight On As Ohio Vote Sealed By Courts
Democrats of Ohio refuse to concede. Republicans hold a lead in many counties but Wood County remains disputed. Party leaders McConville and others say joint-ballot Democratic majority remains, pending official tallies from counties, with court review likely in contested results. Officials and attorneys are in Cincinnati coordinating challenges in key counties.
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Ohio Législatire
Wood County
Wood
Chinirman McGonville
McConville
Othe
Tare
Cincininati
John
McLown
Theolone
Pension rolls rise with 60 101 new pensioners added
Washington Friday saw the annual report of Commissioner H. Clay Evans to the interior secretary. The pension rolls increased by 60 101 new pensioners and 8 971 restored pensioners, bringing total to 80 1807. Deaths, removals, and other losses reduced or adjusted many records, with disbursements reaching 189 940 717 dollars, surpassing the prior year by 1 684 480.
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Ty Prodecansora 1
Rolla
Treasury
Cabinet Tales Of Brequion Discussion Of Affairs
In Ohio Renita is noted in a Washington special. Cabinet members aside from Sears tary Alger attended Briday's session which did not last long. The director cabinet officials led the Soutine business while most discussion focused on recent elections. Aides voiced concern at the Maryland result and the Spanish sign dispatches were not considered. But the cabinet room remained active with Abjeoh present.
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Ohio
Washington
Sears Tary
Alger
Briday
Peron
Soutine
Op Hi
Maryland
Centennial exposition audit shows reduced debt at Nashville meeting
Auditor Frank Goodman reported at the executive committee meeting in Nashville that the Weeneasee Centennial exposition's total indebtedness stands at about 6000 dollars while uncollected dues and pledged amounts reach roughly eighty nine thousand. Attendance figures were reported around one million six hundred eighty two thousand.
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Wolcott Lands Safely in World Tour Mission
Wolcott and Paine arrive in New York aboard the steamship Campania to confer with European governments on the feasibility of establishing international bimetallism under the aegis of the president. They decline to discuss details of their abroad mission.
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