Election day turmoil hits multiple cities nationwide
News reports from Chicago New York Denver Philadelphia and Brazil Indiana note heavy voting arrests and violence. Deputy killed and officers wounded in Denver clash. riot in Brazil leads to one death and eight injuries. Walsh denies Congo partnership claims and says he will study Congo mineral deposits for King Leopold.
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New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brazil
Ind
Denver
Washington
D.C
Evening Journal
United States
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Will of Joel J. Perrin Opens Probate in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo Michigan Joel J Perrin estate valued at 200000 is probated. The widow Mrs Perrin over 70 years old waives provisions and elects to stand under statute. Most of the estate goes to the husband relatives leaving the widow with the home stead a store and 20000 in cash. A legal contest is expected with possible widow share exceeding 100000.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Joel J. Perrin
College football scores and local notices from Nov 5
College games in Chicago and surrounding cities list results including Chicago-Knox over Northwestern 5 to 11 and Michigan over Indiana 12 to 0. Other items report William L. Strong’s funeral at St. Thomas church in New York, Indiana oil field output figures, and a Halloween prank causing a possible broken arm to Albion college student Edna Triphagen.
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Chicago
Knox
Northwestern
Cambridge
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Princeton
Cornell
Ann Arbor
Indiana
Michigan
West Point
Yale
Cadets
Annapolis
Washington and Jefferson
Iowa
Hibbard
Ind
Lake Forest Academy
Culver
Champaign
Purdue
Illinois
Minneapolis
New York
William L. Strong
St. Thomas’ Church
Fifth Avenue
Potter
War Root
Cornelius N. Bliss
Anson B. McCook
Seth Low
Charles S. Fairchild
Oscar 8. Straus
John Claflin
A. D. Juilliard
W. A. Wheelock
C. B. Yardley
Albion, Mich
Edna Triphagen
Albion College
Notable deaths and legal gifts pass in early 20th century brief
William L. Strong, last mayor of old New York City, dies at 63 in New York. Frank Williams of Johnstown bequeaths 300000 to Lehigh University for loans to worthy students. Fourteenth US Infantry sails from China to Manila. George M. Pullman’s son ill with consumption. General Ian Hamilton’s wife robbed of jewels worth 25000 in Paris. Lord Rosebery issues Napoléon biography. Rev B W Farris accused of stealing from church boxes. Lester Holderness pleads guilty in Racine to abusing a 5-year-old, fined 100 and costs or six months in jail. Holderness from Kenosha, a Wisconsin university graduate and druggist.
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William L. Strong
New York
Ohio
Frank Williams
Johnstown
Lehigh University
Fourteenth
United States Infantry Regiment
Manila
George M. Pullman
Ian Hamilton
Paris
Lord Rosebery
Napoleon
London
B. W. Farris
Boston
Racine
Wis
Navy
Lester Holderness
Holderness
Kenosha
Wisconsin University
Walsh Returns from Paris Exposition Work
Thomas P. Walsh of Colorado, United States commissioner to the Paris ex position, has returned to Leopold of Belgium, New York, and is said to be only doing a little investigation for Leopold. The report notes Walsh’s reassignment and return to his county duties.
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Walsh
Leopold
Belgium
New York
Thomas PF. Walsh
Colorado
United States
Paris
Poulton
Police Hint at Possible Murder Case in Sioux City
The body of Jacob Grossenbach of California Missouri was found near Sioux City by a hunter. A revolver lay near his hand with one chamber empty, suggesting self harm but police doubt this. No money was in his pockets. A bullet pierced his brain. He had traveled from Omaha and may have been in Hollywood Kansas earlier from letters in his pockets. Police continue the investigation and will search for tracks of a possible murderer.
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Sioux City
Jacob Grossenbach
California
Grossenbach
Omaha
Hollywood
Kas
New York
Devery
McCullough
van Wyck
William 8
Meetions
John McCullagh
McCullagh
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
State Election Bureau
Diphtheria Closes Oshkosh Schools Amid Illness Surge
In Oshkosh Wisconsin authorities order closure of all public and parochial schools as diphtheria and typhoid fever sweep the city. Attendance drops and teachers are among those taken ill.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Explosion damages dry house at Winchester Armory works
An explosion rocked the dry house at Winchester Repeating Arms Company works in New Haven on November 6. The blast blew out walls and shattered window lights in nearby buildings but caused no injuries.
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New Haven
Winchester Repeating Armes Company
Missionary Rev. Dr. Lafay ette M. Gordon Dies at 58
In Boston on Nov 6 the Rev Dr Lafay ette M Gordon longtime missionary of the American Board in Japan for twenty eight years is reported dead at age fifty eight. Also notice Tacoma land deal reveals Northern Pacific buys Ta coma Land and Improvement lands including tide flats and unsold lots for 474000.
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Boston
Lafayette M. Gordon
American Board
Japan
Northern Pacific
Tacoma, Wyo
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Tacoma Land and Ipprovement Company
Tide Flats
Land Company
Vermont Population Rises 3.5 Percent to 848641
Washington reports Vermont’s population at 848 641, up from 832 422 in 1890. The census bureau notes an increase of 11 219 people, a 3.5 percent gain.
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Washington
State of
Vermont
Chicago Livestock Prices and St. Louis Grain Range Report
Hogs receipts about 30,000 with pig and packing lots selling around 4.60 to 4.95. cattle receipts 12,500 with steer quotes from 4.20 to 5.95 and veal calves to 6.00. sheep receipts 23,000 with western lambs 4.25 to 5.40 and native lambs 4.00 to 5.60. East Buffalo market shows cattle 5.35 to 5.65 tops, hogs 4.85 to 5.00, sheep and lambs up to 5.70. St Louis grain quotes: wheat 69 to 76 cents, corn 34 to 36, oats 22 to 24, rye 48, and nearby rye and barley firmer. Detroit and Milwaukee futures mixed with no decisive daily extremes.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Chicago Board of Tr Wheat
Republicans Claim Wide Lead in National Race
Chicago reports that the Republican national committee forecasts victory with McKinley and Roosevelt carrying most states that voted for McKinley and Hobart four years ago. They name 204 safe states and anticipate about 200 Republicans in the Fifty-seventh Congress. New York coverage notes Devery's recall order, mayoral actions, and Roosevelt’s letter threatening accountability over election irregularities.
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Chicago
Republican ‘National Committee
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hobart
Bryan
Croker
Indiana
New York
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Nebraska
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Missouri
Montana
Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Associated Press
House of Representatives
Wheelings Mother Hubbard parade in honor of suffrage candidate
In Wheeling West Virginia on election eve a large unique parade gathered about 2000 marchers from all parties to honor Mrs Catt the suffrage candidate for president. The public filled streets by the thousands to view the odd costumes and lively procession while real suffragists denounced the event yet public reaction remained amused and approving.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Mother Hubbard
Democrats Predict Victory For Bryan and Stevenson
Chairman Jones and Democratic leaders claim broad electoral support and a perfectly organized campaign. They contrast Democratic appeals to reason with Republican appeals to passion, asserting the next House will be Democratic by a substantial margin.
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Jones
Bryan
Stevenson
Democratic Party
National Committee
Bryan and
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ohio
Kentucky
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
South Dakota
Maryland
Connecticut
North Dakota
California
Colorado
Nevada
Washington
Utah
New Jersey
Richardson
Democratic National Congressional Committee
House of Representatives
House
Saloons Ordered Closed All Election Day in Cleveland
Acting Mayor Rice orders strict enforcement of the prohibition on saloons on election day, interpreting the statute as a full twenty four hour ban rather than just while polls are open. The move aims to ensure compliance across the city on voting day.
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Cleveland, O
Rice
Status in China: Berlin cites ongoing talks for united peace base
An official German foreign office statement says ministers in Peking meet daily to form a joint basis for peace talks with Chinese plenipotentiaries. Full accord is not yet reached to end Li Hung Chang’s hope of negotiating with individual powers. If accord is achieved, representatives will begin concrete peace negotiations.
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Berlin
Peking
Foreign Office
Li Hung Chang
China
Mumm _ von Schwartzteinstein
YWCA Convention Elects New Officers at Cedar Falls
The Cedar Falls YWCA convention closed with a farewell service led by Ruth Paxson. Susan Paxon of Chicago spoke on factory girls work. Des Moines’ Mrs. C A Rawson was chosen president with Martha Weaver of Fayette as vice president. Eva Severs of Cedar Rapids named second vice president, Lillian Burt of Des Moines treasurer, Ruth Paxson of Des Moines secretary.
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Cedar Falls
Ruth Paxson
Susan Paxon
Chicago
C. A. Rawson
Des Moines
Martha Weaver
Fayette
Eva Severs
Cedar Rapids
Lillian Burt
Des Moles
Acervetary
Queen Wilhelmina Seeks Paris Trousseau For Jan Wedding
London reports Queen Wilhelmina and her mother traveling to Paris to select a royal trousseau ahead of a January 17 wedding. The ceremony may take place at Amsterdam’s new church pending civil code changes to allow residency requirements.
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London
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Paris
Trousseau
Amsterdam
Henry OF
Russian Railways Chief Denies Berlin Run Route Plan
Prince Khilkoff, minister of railways, tells Associated Press a leading German paper’s report on a Samarkand to Hankow run is false. He cites impassable mountains, huge costs, and notes Russia now builds from Orenburg to Tashkent. He warns American suppliers unlikely to aid Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Priner Khilkoff
Associated Press
Russia
Samarkand
Hankow
Kashgar
Prince Khilkoff
Samuarkand
Tomsk
Siberian
Orenburg
Ural
Tashkent
Syr Darya
United States
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Beye
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Harwood
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H. Knecht
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Washington, Iowa
W. H. Butterfield
Ore Clatore
Washington Town
W. E. Anderson
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Baird & Bailey
A. S. Hays
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
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Hotel Allen
Frank Rowers
C. E. Dayton
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la Crosse
Gunther
Warfel
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Oskaloosa
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Conronatcote Estate
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Golden
Halland
Mich
Marsh W. Bailey
Otty Hall
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Svere
R. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Washington County
Ings Bank
A.H. Wallace
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H. Keck Ltd
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