Kentucky Voters Close Race in Ashland District
Reports from Ashland district show Breckinridge and Owens leading with narrow margins as precinct returns come in. Observers note orderly turnout, with women active in canvassing and a tense fight likely to continue with late-counted ballots and potential protests.
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Kentucky
Desha Breckinridge
Owens
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Counterfeit Silver Certificate Notice and Miscellany
A partial report describes a counterfeit United States silver certificate and its noted features including etching, seal color, and misalignment. The item is linked to a September 15 notice by a secret services unit. The second item notes a Democratic convention delegate list and a separate peril involving a missing insane woman, with sparse local details.
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Wasnixerox
ILC
Harec
Secret Services
United States
Faust Tillman
Morgan
Daniel Mayning
Lannie
Methodist Conference Examines and Admits Candidates
The Methodist Conference reconvened at 8:30. Year four class members W Gwynn G W Bent Martin Tsibou FM Malcomb E A Davis W L Carroll A J L Curtis J H Enlow were examined and admitted. Local preachers J A Holt G A Adking M F Atkins L B Law C W Stephen ordained deacons. The second year class including F M Marpie J B Jones M S Frye J W Correll H K Riffe Starling J Miller U S G Correll S Carter J H Punk W B ot BE E King HH W Junes G Meredith W L B L Boylen J Martaney faced the bishop for claims of the Pittsburg Advocate and the Freedman’s Aid Society. Buckhannon chosen for west meeting site after petitions. Evening addresses by Dr Mason and Dr Payne on the Freedmen’s Aid Society. Meeting notes.
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J. A. Holt
G. A Adking
M. F. Atkins
L. B. Law
C. W. Stephen
C. J. Moloney
F.M. Marpie
J. B. Jones
M.S. Frye
J. W. Correll
H. K
M. C. B. Mason
Savannah
Freedman's Aid and Educational Society
Chriathrm
Parkerabirg
Buckhannac
Buckhaagen
Tunnelston
Mason City
Camden-on-the-Gauley
Elk River
Charleston
Freedmen's Aid and Educational Society
Dr. Mason
Cincinnati
Dr. Payne
New York
One Mile and a Furlong Race At Gravesend Ends In Photo Finish
Domino and Henry of Navarre race to the wire before a large crowd at Gravesend. Domino falters late but the two finish even as judges separate them. Banquet wins the Walter race amid cheers and a later Gravesend entries list highlights diverse stakes and results.
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Domino
Henry of Navarre
Hanry of Navarre
Ngtsut
Lorder
Beng Rum
Jovkaya
Taral
Doggett
Henry of
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Dobbins
Banquet
Harrington
Griffin
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Ed. Kearney
Carter
Lime
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Rapison
Midgeley
Jack of Spades
Grisich
Lamley
Algeria
Harry Reed
Salvation
Hanguet
Sir Walter
Dogpeut
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Uriffin
Sir Dixon Ir
H. Jones
Penn
Emto Bey
Long
Danes
Jack Rose
Bergen
Gravesend
Sir Jobous
Charade
Bumbo
Lite Billy
Deffargills
Discount
Ingomar
Chiswick
Melba
Integrity
Jonathan
Boansey
Wahdim
My Gyps
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Eien
Milan
Clinton
Boldemer
Woodlawn
Paraday
Patrician
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Hornpipe
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Applause
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Urania
the Conn
Surie
Lollie Easton
Cromwell
Magian
Rovodelay
Phoebus
Moderode
Lobengula
Igonmar
Jodan
Harry Alonzo
Ilume
Tiny Tin
Emin Hey
Coquette
Prince
Sara Bryant
Live Oak
New Yoak
Harlem
Manhattan
Fiebd
D. B. Thomas
W. A. Bartesa
George Cobb, Jr
Fred J. Titus
Wheelmen
A. H. Barnett
Cucaco
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New York Democrats Optimistic on Congress Seats
Special to the Beacon from Washington D C September 15 Senator Panikner returns from New York encouraged about Democratic congressional candidates there noting greater fault lines among Republicans and predicting Democrats will win most New York seats. Senator Camden remains confident in West Virginia legislative success and a solid next Congress delegation. Iwan Alderson, recently comforted by a return from his district, shows fever symptoms.
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House of Delegates
Spectal
Register
St. Maur’s
W. Va
Court House
R. A.iorrell
Sod Hert Stout
J. F. Varner
A. B. Gare
A. J. Hugenns
T. I. Mabas
Jobn Pera J
C. Nolan
Baus
J. R. Mason
W. L. Hudking
P.M. Reynolds
Hammett
George Kosatl
Y. Hammet
J J. Stale
M. A. Ruckman
F. M. Gopuckaver
Sylvester Suvats
Reynolds
L. C. Hanes
D. D. Ess
John Ruckmas
J. P. Barron
Huntington
R A. Torrall
C. D. Cassady
C. P. Barker
T. J. Hailey
Cob G. Smith
L. C. Smett
William Togram
1Bert Jones
B. DeLong
Jacob Copenhaver
J. M. Hammett
Samuel B. Parr
Ed Hammett
August M. Campbell
John Hamilton
Congress
Calhoun County
D. H. Leonhard
Wood County
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Frescoer
Grover Cleveland
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Tresford
Tereby
Pleasants County
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Zimmer
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Gaggell
Berta
Loviaville
Philadelphia
Fred Hall
Wellaburg
Abledalfer
Dillon
Wheeling
New Lisbon
New York
Virginia
Iwan Alderson
Governor McKinley in danger at Ohio State House
In Danget Ohio September 15 a man angered after being denied access to Governor McKinley entered the state house with a suspicious bag. He clashed with officers, handed the governor a letter, then caused a disturbance before being escorted out. Both men were released after names were secured.
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Hlows
Kat
Lextyeros
Desta Breckinridge
J. Walter Peak
Desta
Peak
Desba
Deaba
Ohio State House
Oneay
Renater
Concunus
Ohio
Lo'eluck
McKinley
Wwe
Campball
Capitol
Paria
Pankenscene
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Edette
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Isianer Tavens
Oram Horden
Foraker
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Ags
Sdalteratiog Lyuchs
Cleveland
Eveniong
Liqder
Marke
Hanna
Warcor
McKis
General reduction expected after York and Cleveland strike
Reported in Paria and Parkensane districts the collapse of a strike at the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company mines stalls operations for pay scale disputes. Officials warn a general reduction may follow if the strike breakdown persists, impacting miners and nearby towns. Agencies also note political and criminal probes in West Virginia with several small cases and licensing issues tied to local fairs and pottery firms.
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Prinsems
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Conte
Peary Expedition Returns From Greenland After Harsh Winter
The Falcon brought back Lieut Peary and companions from the 1st Greenland crossing attempt. The party faced storms, frostbite, and loss of dogs. Peary abandoned the effort to reach Independence Bay and returned to base.
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Baldwin
Greenland
Independence Bay
Lieut
Keary
Peary
Betreskia
Astrup
Dr. Vincent
Lae
Davidson
Clark
Vincent
Howdoin Bay
Sero
Davideon
Lew
Astenp
Hurden
Anniversary Lodge
Kotrokt d Baldwin
Dence Bay
Linu Peary
Ljoriong
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Ripple
Len
Henson
Bic
Editors Duel Ends in Fatal Wounds at Gatesville
In Gatesville Texas two weekly editors J T Goldman and BC Armstrong fought a duel over a newspaper dispute. Goldman was fatally wounded by a stray shot and died soon after. The incident underscores volatile tensions between rival papers in the era.
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Texas
Gatesville
J. T. Goldman
People’s Water
BC Armstrong
The
Star
Cash Ly Aching
J. G. Beeman
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