Congress Opens Second Session With Reading of President’s Message
The Senate met with crowded galleries and no major debate on opening day. Foreign diplomats watched the reading, with Sir Julian Pauncefote and Moustapha Bay present while others noted Cuban references. The session adjourned after the message was read. a joint Cuba recognition resolution was withdrawn until later.
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United States Senate
Congress
Julian Pauncefote
Moustapha Bay
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Legation
Hatch
Hawaii
Cooper
Hawaiian Islands
Senate
Call
Fla
United States of America
Republic of Cuba
United States
President Cleveland Suspends German Tonnage Dues
The president issues a proclamation suspending the German vessels from tonnage dues in U S ports after January on proof American ships lack similar privileges in German ports. German papers denounce the move as illegal and protest to Washington while predicting court review.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Berlin
Cologne Gazette
North German-Lloyd
Hamburg-American Steamship Lines
Cleveland
Cologne
Opening of the House Marks Cleveland Farewell Message
The opening of Congress drew bright crowds but dull proceedings as the House heard President Cleveland’s farewell message. A death notice for ex Speaker Crisp shaded the day, with imitations of respect from members and a brief formal tribute.
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Cannon
Payne
N. Y
Turner
Cleveland
Cuba
Crisp
Fitzsimmons Sharkey Fight Sparks City Debate
San Francisco reports show wide division over the boxing decision with Fitzsimmons seen as winner by many, Sharkey supporters claiming a foul blow gave him the victory and the $10 000 purse. Physicians cite groin injuries as evidence of foul play while Fitzsimmons backers argue the mark came from a postfight injection.
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Robert
San Francisco
Fitzsimmons-Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Lynch
Referee Earp
Lilienthal
National Council of Women Meeting in Boston
The national council of women of the United States met in Boston for its annual convention with Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson presiding. Delegates from member organizations and notable participants including Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens and Margaret I. Sanders spoke, while greetings were offered by Miss Susan B. Anthony and others.
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National Council of Women
Boston
National Council of Women of the United States
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Portland
Margaret I. Sanders
Chicago
Ilino
Floods Rise Around Tacoma After Rain and Snowmelt
Three inches of recent rain plus rapid snowmelt from six inches to a foot have caused renewed flooding in Washington. The Puyallup Green White Black and Stuck rivers rise above November levels north and east of Tacoma. Seattle branch traffic on the Northern Pacific is halted as the White river bridge is swept away. Water fills Auburn streets and much of White Stuck and Puyallup valley farmland. The Green river reports record-high levels.
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Washington
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Puyallup
Seattle
Northern Pacific
White River
Auburn
White, Stuck and Puyallup Valley
New Gunboats Vicksburg and Newport Launched at Bath
Bath Maine December 6 The new gun boats Vicksburg and Newport were launched from the Bath ironworks before a large crowd. The Vicksburg slid into the water at 12 35 pm and the Newport followed about twenty minutes later. Both launchings were declared successful in every respect.
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Bath
Vicksburg
Newport
Bath Ironworks
Uruguayan Revolt Ended by Insurgent Chief Routed
An official Montevideo dispatch states Saraiva, the insurgent chief, was completely routed after defeating Uruguayan forces and fled with 10 followers. The report declares the revolt ended.
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Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Uruguay
Saraiva
Death of Sarah E Mink in Watertown at 59
Mrs. Sarah E Mink national president of the women's auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic died at her Watertown home today aged 59. Iowa congressional pluralities show Republicans leading in all districts with varied margins across Clark Curtis Henderson Updegraff Cousins Lacey Hull Hepburn Hager Dolliver Perkins.
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Watertown
N. Y
Women’s Auxiliary
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Des Moines
Clark
Curtis
Henderson
Updegraff
Cousins
Lacey
Hull
Hepburn
Hager
Dolliver
Perkins
Heavy Fire Destroys Emsley Block and Stings Mason City
Mason City IA December 3 192? fire wipes out the Emsley block housing the post office and Gale and Bradleys grocery with $25000 in losses. Mail matter burned. Odd Fellows and McMahon Stanbery blocks damaged and White dry goods store suffered heavy losses.
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Mason City
Emsley
Gale & Bradley
Odd Fellows
McMahon & Stanbery
White
President's Message Opens With Cuba Hope and Currency Reform
President Cleveland outlines Spain's Cuba conflict options and calls for early autonomy talks, warns against prolonged war, urges currency reform to retire silver and bonds, notes Venezuela boundary progress, and pressures for strict budget restraint and tariff adjustments.
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Spain
Records Missing On Iowa Senate Code Revision
Des Moines reports a large portion of the original records from last winter's senate code revision are missing. The gaps threaten delaying the code completion at the special session. Secretary of State McFarland confirms the loss but provides few details.
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Des Moines
State Senate
State McFarland
Senate
Federal move to arrest Iowa soldiers' home officers
Des Mores reports Federal Attorney Fullen plans to swear out informations to arrest officers of the Iowa soldiers home for pension statute violations. Washington aims to test the rule on withholding pensions, seeking a court order to discontinue it and use excess pension money of over six dollars per month as a trust for heirs.
Long Litigation to Reopen Land Case in Iowa Town
James Griffin seeks reopening of a long dispute over a large tract near Sheldon Iowa granted to the Sioux City and St Paul road and later recovered. He argues federal court decisions should align with Washington land office rulings. The case, involving many hundred thousand dollars, could set a test precedent if pursued by others.
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Sioux City
United States
Sheldon
Sioux City and
St. Paul
James Griffin
Washington Land Office
Land Office
Irwin Heirs Defeated In Des Moines Land Case
Judge Lot Thomas of the Storm Lake district court ruled against the heirs of John Irwin in a $500,000 Iowa land dispute across Clay Harrison Plymouth and Pottawattamie counties. The tax buyers hold title. heirs plan an immediate appeal.
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Iowa
Thomas
Muscatine Theater Destroyed By Fire In Iowa In Brief
Muscatine Iowa December 5 The Columbia theater the citys leading playhouse was destroyed by fire with a loss of 30000. Mason City December 8 Father Sherman son of General Sherman began a series of meetings at Sacred Heart church Rockwell. Des Moines December 6 The Des Moines city hall scandal to be investigated in detail by the new grand jury opening January. Drevere December 6 Nutwood the famous stallion king of the stock farm died here. His owners paid 25000 for him 13 years ago.
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Father Sherman
Mason City
W. T. Sherman
Sacred Heart Church
Rockwell
Atred
Des Moines
Desnes City Hall
Grand Jury
Drevere
Nutwood
King of the Stock Farm
James Paul Not Guilty Verdict in Paul Murder Case
In Wesster Cry Ia a jury returned a verdict of not guilty after 21 hours deliberation in the Paul murder case. Dr. George Paul was released alongside the defendant.
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James Paul
Wesster Cry
Paul
George Paul
Senator Til Winsconsin Senator Confined at Home
Senator Allison is confined at home with a severe cold and an ear abscess. his trip to Washington is postponed. Stanley Claycolm escapes conviction in Des Moines after prior Omaha jail term. he was dismissed from trial.
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Allison
Washington
Stanley Claycolm
Des Moines
Omaha
African Prince Sent to Jail for Larceny Three-Year Sentence
Prince Ponkish, claiming to be the seventh son of an African king, was sentenced to three years in a penitentiary for larceny as he travels home to Africa from Buruinetox Iowa on December 5.
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Buruinetox
Prince Ponkish
Africa
Murderer Sentenced to Two Years in Arkansas Penitentiary
In Clarinda Iowa December 6 the man who killed Frank Hepburn son of ex congressman was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in the Arkansas penitentiary.
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Clarinda
Frank Hepburn
Hepburn
Arkansas Penitentiary
Pierce Located Near Here After Disappearance
Frank Pierce, once a searcher and missing amid threats from an enemy, has been found in St. Caries visiting friends near here. The case ends with him safe and with no indication of immediate danger.
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Pierce
St. Caries
Frank Pierce
Gorman's Long Walk Starts April 15 Around World
Des Moines Indiana December 5 Harry Gorman a one armed policeman plans to walk around the world beginning April 15 seeking a companion. He estimates a journey of two and a half years with careful planning.
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Gorman
Des Moines
Harry Gorman
Illinois Central switch derailment sparks search near Cherokee
Sioux City reports local Illinois Central officials seek suspects believed to have spiked a track switch near Cherokee. The derailment damaged a stock train and destroyed property valued at about 30 000 dollars.
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Sioux City
Illinois Central
Cherokee
Noted Women to Meet at Des Moines Convention
Three hundred noted women of the day will meet in Des Moines January 27 to 30 for the biennial convention of the American National Woman Suffrage association.
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Des Moines
American National Woman Suffrage Association
Iowa Roads Incomes Rise With Lower Costs
Des Moines December 6 The annual report of the state railroad commissioner shows 33 Iowa roads earned 41 540 000 last year, up five million dollars from the prior year. Operating expenses declined.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Operator's Mistake Causes a Wreck Near Brooklyn
A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific freight collided with a special train near Brooklyn. Engineer James Dyer of Davenport Iowa was killed and several crew members seriously hurt. Both engines and 25 cars wrecked. The wreck was due to a mistake by Operator Howell of Grinnell.
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Orpark Rapids
Rock Island and Pacific
Brooklyn
James Dyer
Davenport
Howell
Grinnell
Illinois Central Expands Right of Way at Crvar Rapids
Illinois Central has closed a deal for additional right of way in Crvar Rapids. The strip, about a half mile long, will enlarge local terminal facilities and suggests a probable southwestern extension of the road from this point.
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Illinois Central
Crvar Rapids
Ilinois Central
Joseph Morris Shot In The Back Near Clarkson Bridge
Joseph Morris aged 24 was shot in the back last night near Carlisle while returning from a party in a carriage with two young women. The shots were fired as the party crossed a covered bridge at Clarkson and the assailant remains at large.
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Joseph Morris
Des Moines
Carlisle
Morris
Clarkson
Travelling Men Elect Officers in Des Moines Meeting
At the Iowa State Travelling Men's Association, W. F. Mitchell of Des Moines was reelected president. F. B. Hale of Des Moines was chosen secretary and treasurer. The treasury shows $91,000 paid in and 708 claims paid totaling $75,000, leaving over $20,000 in the fund.
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Des Moies
Iowa State Travelling Men’s Association
W. F. Mitchell
Des Moines
F. B. Hale
Treasury
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