Bradstreet report notes regional demand rise and low steel rail prices
Bradstreet’s reviews US trade showing gains in central western states and old middle and northeast markets for lumber cotton wheat oats and lard while steel rails and bars fall. Exports of wheat and financial markets react with muted effect from government bond issues amid ample money and rising demand from Chicago and Milwaukee. A separate note from Valparaiso details city treasurer Schwarz kopf’s deficit and bond liability.
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Story Cannot Be Verified in New York Dispatch
Story from New York dated December 2 reports an Archbishop Ireland of St Paul allegedly visiting. The account cannot be verified from the available text.
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Ireland
Set Paul
Unclear text fragment hints at medical laxative benefits
Fragment discusses comfort improvement and economical health benefits from a laxative product. It mentions prompt relief and satisfaction with the medicine’s action on the kidneys and digestive system, though wording is garbled and some terms are unreadable.
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V & Ouald
Pirton
Detroit Schools Remain Closed Due to Diphtheria
President Clark of the board of education announces public schools will stay closed for another week because diphtheria remains widespread. The item notes ongoing health concerns affecting the district and school operations.
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Japan Maps World War Influence Shifts Across Regions
The Yokohama steamer brings Japan era updates up to November 17 showing maps of China partitioned by Japan. Maps show Japan holding Formosa and numerous provinces while England gets Kwang Tung Hu nan Hupeh Shensi. Germany claims others. Mongolia is allocated to Russia.
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Secretary Gresham denies Pekin chaos cable report
Secretary Gresham states that reports claiming United States Minister Denby cabled from China about chaos at Pekin and danger to the legation are unwarranted and untrue. He says no such report has been received by cable or by mail or otherwise.
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Japanese Minister Sees Near Peace With China
Shinichiro Kurino, Japanese minister, says news of a concluded peace with China will arrive in a few days. Terms are being arranged as American ministers Denby at Pekin and Dan at Tokio conduct the negotiations.
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Japan Augments Navy With Chilean Cruiser Esmeralda
New York reports Japan has bolstered its naval power by purchasing the Chilean cruiser Esmeralda. The transfer occurred in recent days after Chile sold to Ecuador, which then transferred the ship to Japan.
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Japan
Chili
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Shoup Enters Idaho Senate Race Amid Four Way Fight
Idaho election moves to a four corner contest with Senator Shoup declaring re election. Fellow candidates include Representative Sweet Governor McConnell and W B Heyburn. Shoup's southern Idaho base contrasts with northern origins of rivals as Republican legislature looms.
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Hayard Honored by Scots at 230th Festival
Mr. Hayard presided the 230th anniversary festival of the Scottish Corporation. He praised Washington and cited Alexander Hamilton as nearly second in reverence, a remark met with cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Bayard and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner.
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Secret lodge meeting in Detroit clarifies relations with grand officers
Detroit report states local Knights of the Maccabees lodges and grand officers held a secret meeting. It notes Great Commander Boynton was upheld in declining to be bond of Grand Record Resect Boughton of Grand Rapids. Meeting aimed to clear mutual misunderstandings.
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Edward Jones Granted Stay of Execution in Ohio Murder Case
Columbus Ohio December 8 Edward Jones of Clermont county who was to be executed for shooting his 15 year old son and who was convicted four times of murder in the first degree has been granted a stay of execution pending a motion for a fifth trial.
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Reed Leaves Portland for Washington Ahead of Session
Congressman Thomas B Reed departed Portland amid a large turnout of citizens and politicians with an enthusiastic send off. He did not discuss Washington matters during the departure and did not reference any specific issues.
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Thomas B Reed
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Suicide of William P. Damon Shocks Neighbors
Neighbors report William P. Damon shot himself just before the act, his wife alarmed by his behavior. The next morning Damon’s body was found in his home with a bullet wound to the head. An opium habit, allegedly treated by De Miles’ Nervine, is mentioned.
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Two Women Die as Fire Sweeps Philadelphia Boarding House
Fire at Mrs. C. B Reeves 818 Booth Broad Street traps two women in the fourth floor rooms. Mrs. Ella Ray Smith and Miss Cullenden suffocate. escape efforts rescue others, including a dramatic rooftop rescue of EK. L. Rabourg aided by Fireman Rafferty. Rear building damaged, losses in the thousands.
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Explosion in First National Bank Wrecks Vault
In Sharon Pennsylvania two men, Teller Charles Williams and Bookkeeper Charles McKan, were badly burned after a vault explosion when Williams struck a match to light gas. A bank interior was wrecked and windows shattered as bystanders were injured. Also in Chicago three children were badly burned in a two story fire. one infant died and others survived.
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Blaze Destroys Five Homes and Two Saloons in Flacstary
An incendiary ore outbreak razed five houses and two saloons in a vacant block. In one destroyed dwelling, A. C. Potter and his sister from Boasem er New York slept. Potter died from burns, sister severely burned.
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Donnelly Resigns as President of State Farmers’ Alliance
Ignatius Donnelly steps down from the presidency of the State Farmers' Alliance in December. In his letter he explains the reasons for his resignation and the path forward for the organization.
Detroit Jury Opens Case on Embezzlement Charge
Detroit on December 8 the jury began hearing the case of Frederick Marvin former cashier of Third National Bank charged with embezzlement and filing false reports as details emerged from the preliminary proceedings and court records.
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Parades Cancelled for Inauguration in Wisconsin
Milwaukee reports no parade of military companies for Governor Upham’s January inauguration due to hard times. An Abingdon Illinois council ordinance bans hypnotism proofs for those under 21, deeming the practice injurious. Iowa university receives D. H. Talbott donation of 4500 volumes valued around 10000 dollars.
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Missouri Receives Texas Arrest Warrant for Oil Firm
A Texas-regulated requisition seeks the arrest and delivery to Texas of Waters-Pierce Oil Co officers living in St. Louis. The firm was indicted in Texas for alleged anti trust violations. Governor Stone will decide after considering the argument from the company’s counsel.
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Springfield man ends life amid chronic pain
William Gibson, 80, unmarried and employed by farmer John Hensley near Springfield, shot himself in a adjoining lot after weeks of back pain from a cornfield accident. His father runs a Farmingdale merchant shop. A testimonial for Parks' Sure Cure is included, touting benefits for liver kidneys and rheumatism, with local seller E. Marsh.
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