Democratic Free Silver Mass Meeting Draws West Virginia Figures
A large turnout attended a political gathering featuring Vice President Stevenson and Gov. MacCorkle. Hon. John H. Marron of Pittsburg spoke on independent voter action, with local committees and dignitaries guiding the event through afternoon sessions and a close, spirited conclusion led by Joseph C. Chilton and Colgate Ward Fitzgerald.
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John H. Marron
Pitsburg
Thomae Ih
Chartness
John A. Campbell
M. ' ‘ Geeten
Mradk
Juline Pollock
RS. Kintheloe
P. P. Farrell
W. S. Com
Tighe
Simpson
Or. Ramey
Shivernur MarCurkle
Stevenson
Joy Weenelow
Wheeling
West Virginia
W. A. Mac Corkle
Joseph C. Chilton
Colgate Ward Fitzgerald
Fragmented OCR Leaves a Garbled Look at a Political Debate
A mangled text fragment discusses a political figure and events surrounding a debate or hearing. Names such as Hamden and references to American currency and a debate over money appear, though many phrases are unreadable. The readable portions suggest coverage of testimony, figures, and biases without a clear coherent narrative.
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Guyroy
Eriey
Salem
Fries
Aynenivets
Wamere Tor Lelesesdomts
Ely
Baneheere
Nti
Hepaniiowns
Brtly
MaCorkle and Chilton Slugging for Democratic Cause
Governor MacCorkle accuses Republicans of favoring corporations and tax cuts while praising Democratic policies. He criticizes the GOP platform as anti labor, urges voters to back the Democratic ticket, and recalls Elkhorn strike tensions and railroad issues to argue for state leadership under Democratic rule.
Ferry Accident Kills Four in Steubenville
Special to the Register Steubenville witnesses report a ferry boat mishap on the river end of the Panhandle crossing. A horse drawing a wagon tipped over the edge into the river, drowning Mary Snyder 19 Thomas Snyder 4 months Donald Snyder 2 months and Mary Purcell. Mrs Snyder and Miss Purcell died. two bodies recovered and others still missing.
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Register
Steubenville
W. Va
John Am. Snyder
Mare Purcell
West Virginia
Musilesond
Rmn
Strumslins
Syniter
Miss Purevil
Relu
Tims
Mary Snyder
Synder
Donald I
Snyder
Mary Purcell
Mary
Donald Synder
Havis Winow
Syndet and
Purcell
Protest Letter From Parkersburg Editor Defends Democratic Leader
A reader from Parkersburg West Virginia disputes being labeled a gold bolt er by Gratton and defends the state’s Democratic general who led a railroad venture. The missive criticizes misreadings and requests correction in the Restorer.
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Giailis
Camden
Parkersburg
W. Va
Gratton
Didy
Yerie
Campaign Closes Crowded Parkersburg Meeting
In Parkersburg on October 3 a large crowd gathered at the Court House for the Republican campaign close led by J B Drew and Hon B Ambrer. They addressed the audience amid cheers as supporters backed Bryant and the Democratic ticket despite crowding at the auditorium. The event marked one of the county’s largest campaign gatherings.
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Parkersburg
Dudge Drew
Hon
B. Me Ambrer
Register
Dudge J. B. Drew
Ono
Son Ambrer
Wout
Auditorum
Brygn
Tre Democratic Ucket
Nitro-glycerine wreck in Geneva causes widespread damage
A massive blast in Geneva Indiana from seven hundred quarts of nitro glycerine shattered windows and walls, with chimneys toppled and a wagon reportedly unseated. A nearby storage site held seventy five years earlier failed to explode as the blast rumbled miles away. Locals crowded the Opera House to hear M S Holt explain he missed his train.
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Jatiana
Cincinnati
Ind
Empire Magazine
Sig
Lie Magazine
Hercules
M.S. Holt
Grafton
Register
Grapton
Opera House
Weston
Biggest Demonstration in Braxton County at Sutton
Braxton county held its largest political meeting yesterday with about 3000 people arriving from all parts. Delegations rode in on white horses as horsemen led by long processions, while speakers W. W. Brannon and A. W. Woolford urged free silver and Democratic principles. W. E. R. Byrne praised the county chairmanship and predicted a strong Democratic majority next Tuesday. A Norsemen parade of eight hundred greeted the event as trains carried attendees.
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Braxton
W. E. R. Byrne
Register
W. Va
Braxton County
W. W. Branton
Weston
A. W. Woolford
Lewis County
Free Silver
Bryan
W. B. R. Byrne
Brannon
Sommerville
Goldbug
Wheeling
Byrne
W. FE. R. Byrne
Craddock Bets On Reghetri Wager Across State
A garbled report from Parkersburg notes Craddock made a wager with Tiryan man Alex Stickel after a contest ending with Craddock tallying a mite and informing Sheikie of the Commercial House to settle the stake. The bet involved a payout and Strickel declined, with later discussion about McKinney money and Feymhlichns claims. The source date is October 31.
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Craddock
Staley
Kinley
Spockil
Parkersburg
Beth
Cralock
Gruntaville
Alex
Stickel
Narrow Escape Destroys Home in Whidows-A West Virginia
The home of Reese Hickeard in Whidows-A, register unitsville, West Virginia, burned in the morning blaze. Occupants leaped from the second story to escape. two sisters of Mr Blizzard and his wife were seriously injured. Fire started from a defective fuel line. estimated loss over $3,000, partially insured.
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Reece Biveard
Register
Unitsvilte
W. Va
Reese Hickeard
Editor severely injured in rail yard accident at depot
W M Morrison editor of the News in Clubsburg West Virginia sustained a crushed arm while crossing the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yards at the town depot. The incident occurred October 31 and the extent of injuries is reported as serious.
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Register Clubsburg
W. Va
W. M. Morrison
The
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Baltimore and OB
Halloween Observed as Streets Plagued by Corn and Rice
Halloween in Parkersburg West Virginia saw streets crowded with leftover corn and rice scattered across sidewalks. Residents reported a festive evening despite the messy aftermath as pumpkins and costumes appeared in neighborhoods.
Treasury figures show cash balance near 237 million
Washington October 31 reports the available cash balance at 237,492,004 dollars with a gold reserve of 118,443,021 dollars. The statement reflects the treasury's condition as of the date, indicating a stable financial position and ample gold reserves backing the balance.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Bryan speaks at Mount Pleasant to Ottumwa and Fairfield crowds
The campaign swing through Iowa includes Mount Pleasant where Bryan spoke as the crowd cheered and pressed for a quick, vigorous address. In Fairfield he answered telegram questions before Ottumwa crowds, debating silver and gold policy and the implications of bimetallism for workers and prices.
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Fairfield
Ryan
Ottumwa
Pryan
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Coil
Cole
Matthews
Decketh
Nathon
United States
Cuetete
Tur Uist
We Again
Wiver
Tara A. Vhanow
Ion Tay
John
Reineni
Bryan predicts over 300 electoral votes in race
Mr Bryan says final polls, with state committee estimates, suggest more than 300 electoral votes may be counted. He disputes a Republican diagram and asserts Republican support for free silver rises as gold standard Democrats waver. He notes a strong private money influence on the outcome.
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Chicago
Hanna
McKinley
Elpetoral College
Ogceata
Iowa
Bryan
Siinly
Antion
Flag removal sparks court room clash over emblems
Court officials removed flags bearing McKinley and Hobart likenesses from the Madison County Superior Court. Judge Diven condemned the act and warned against displaying national emblems in his courtroom. Deputy Daniel Boland was seen struggling with the alleged flag in the circuit court precincts.
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Vic Hut Megat
Don Anderson
Ind
Mark Hanna
Madison Kenit
Diven
McKinley
Hobar
Isles
Daniel Boland
Orders Urgent Kentucky Mines to Resume on Monday
Reports from Ashland indicate an advance permit granted for the Heenan area as miners plan a restart after a strike began yesterday. Officials at Kentucky Coal Company and Anderson County Mining Co discuss next steps and resumed operations under tense conditions.
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Heenan Ashland. Kg. Gerobur Mirhd
Cot + Compstity
Sfeeitieton Fitter County Minin Company
Inerena
Ten Vente
Parkersburg Robbery Report Highlights Evening Incident
A highway robbery in Trobe is reported with two men held up and robbed a man of $113. The event occurred Thursday night as a rural stretch near Hester Avenue. An unrelated note mentions a football team from Hae Lieriwue facing the Bollpae squad this afternoon.
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W. Va
Trobe
T. Fe Tuelin
Faemer
Hester Eubenvité
ALC
Bollpae
Hae Lieriwue
Weather Summary and Temperature Readings
The weather report covers Washington and surrounding regions with westerly winds. Temperatures yesterday at 7 am 60 and 12 m 68 and 7 pm 63 with clear skies.
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