Speakership speculation and union rally report
In Wasiiitox and Concofornia South Carolina reports two events. Members discuss the next speaker with Crisp leading a lean 140 of 217 Democrats favoring Crisp for speaker of the Fifty third congress. Ohio politician Outhwaite notes likely support but acknowledges possible uncounted new members. In South Carolina nearly 400 railroad workers back the Industrial Union of South Carolina to oppose the Wilson railway law and rally against the Tillman administration.
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Crisp
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Outhwaite
Ohio
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Wilson
West Virginia
Brockbridge
McMillin
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South Carolina
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Induatrial Union of
Tillman
South Carol
Prisoner care and deputy actions at Sumter jail
Deputy Sheriff 3,0. McAnnaun defends his handling of prisoners including Dr. Hinkle, stating no special treatment beyond what families provide, and describes precautions with governors and deputies to avert mob violence. He asserts his duty to protect inmates and maintain humane conditions within safety limits amidst slander claims.
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Thad
Sumter County
McAnnaun
Siuation
Telegraphers strike letter shocks court hearing in Georgia
In Macon on Dec 22 a sensational telegraphers strike hearing revealed a Wadley letter to superintendents stating that promotions would follow for suppressing engineers, and that loyalists could be moved into engineer positions. Judge Speer considered issuing an restraint to prevent public disclosure of the damaging plan.
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Macon
United States Court of the of the Central Railroad
Emory Speer
Arthur
Wadley
Central
Telegraphera
the Central
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Johnson
Patterson
Speer
Yeatenday
Clarke
Jack J. Spalding
Kingsbery
Shopping Frenzy on Christmas Eve Streets
The Streets of Moree are thronged as shoppers hunt for Christmas presents this week. Retailers report brisk business with crowds, while liquor traders push holiday eggnog tags. Monday will be a holiday too, with banks closed and post offices observing Sunday hours.
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Dewlera Ln
Theoderks
Hiquor
Dusiness
Cabinet appointments and political maneuvering in New York
A New York dispatch reports President Cleveland is not pursuing cabinet or high consular posts, dismissing rumors of senatorial tenderings. It notes potential Kentucky tensions if Carlisle or Murphy near treasury posts, and mentions Mercer University closing as students depart for holidays. Elections, masses, and a freight train wreck near Graithville are also noted.
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Republic
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Kentucky
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Whitney
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House of Representatives
Democratic Party
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Benatar Hill
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New York
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Fa Senalde
Tammany
Mercer
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J. E. Willet
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