Monroe Doctrine Upheld in Venezuela Boundary Row
President Cleveland's message to congress transmits Olney Salisbury correspondence on the Venezuela dispute. Congress and the public applaud the Monroe Doctrine as Britain and Venezuela contend over boundary lines. Cleveland urges arbitration but Britain declines, signaling US action to determine the true line and defend Venezuela's rights.
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Washington
Cleveland
Congress
Olney
Lord Salisbury
Clney
London
United States Senate
White House
Great Britain
Venezuela
Andrade
Cuba
Haiti
Caracas
Sam
United States
Holland
Spain
Julian Pounceforte
Foreign Office
Bax Ironsides
Capitol
Senate
Republic of Venezuela
British Guiana
Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
President's Message on Boundary Dispute to Congress
In the annual address to Congress dated the 8th inst, the President highlights the pending boundary controversy between two nations. The message outlines diplomatic concerns and calls for congressional support in addressing the dispute and potential negotiations.
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Congress
Kissing Under the Mistletoe Tradition Survives
An old New York Herald piece notes mistletoe grants a kissing charter to swains and maid suitors. Druids revered the sacred plant with pearl berries symbolizing purity, linking it to marriage rites. The ritual continues as couples share a kiss beneath the cabalistic bough.
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New York Herald
War Seems Inevitable in Venezuelan Question
The Rocky Mountain News reports President Cleveland’s stance on the Venezuelan issue, arguing he should be supported by every patriot as war seems inevitable. If war is avoided, one nation or another will be exposed as a braggart in the dispute.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Cleveland
Rioters Overrun Philadelphia Street Cars Amid Strike
Philadelphia faces a 24 hour street car shutdown as mobs attack Union Traction lines. Mayor Warwick proclaims three orders including closing saloons and sheltering women and children while governors and militia are urged if violence continues. Residents and labor groups nationwide express sympathy for strikers amid widespread property damage and injuries.
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Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Warwick
United States Army
John Wanamaker
Paxson
P. A. B. Widener
William L. Elkins
A. J. Cassett
Rufus Shapley
Calab B. Fox
Welsh
Sullivan
William H. Shelmerdine
People’s Line
W. D. Mahon
National Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Citizens’ Committee
Iowa Man Asphyxiated At Hotel In New York
George Merr of Sharon Center Indiana was found overcome by gas in a room at Reuters hotel in New York. His recovery is improbable. He had come with Fred Rusch of San Simon Indiana who says they were in the city to pursue a suit in which both were involved.
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Iowa
New York
George Merr
Sharon Center
Reuter
Fred Rusch
San Simon, Aln
Merry
Duel Settled By Mutual Retraction in New Orleans
New Orleans December 18. The Boatner Hearsey duel has been settled by mutual retraction.
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New Orweans
Rates Held Unreasonable in Pueblo to San Francisco Rail Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Clements, ruled Colorado Fuel and Iron versus Southern Pacific and others over rates on steel rails from Pueblo to San Francisco. It found $1.60 per 100 pounds unfair, setting new ceilings: 45 cents for steel rail and fastenings, 271 cents for similar iron articles, and a cap at 75 percent of Chicago to San Francisco rates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado
Washington
Clements
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Southern Pacific
Pueblo
Colo
San Francisco
East
Chicago
Rate War Ends In Coast To Coast Freight Rise
The two month rate war between Southern Pacific and Oregon Railroad and Navigation ends with SP plans to hike to Portland on Christmas Day and back to San Francisco on the 24th. First class rises from 10 to 10 and second class from 0 to 7 50.Texas Republicans Favor Cubans in Dallas approve resolutions asking Congress to grant belligerent rights to Cuban revolutionists. About 100000 signatures expected in 30 days. Hans H Kohler insolvency claims liabilities at 379827. assets consist of one suit of clothes. Extravagant living cited. 225000 spent from inheritance. Philadelphia reports German ship Athena exploded off Cape May. 14 lives lost, crew saved by Tanna and brought to port.
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San Francisco
Portland
Southern Pacific
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Republican League of
Congress
Hans H. Kohler
The
California Wine Association
Kohler
Philadelphia
Athena
New York
London
Cape May
Hero of Chickamauga Dead in Ohio
Kenton Ohio December 18 General Moses B Walker hero of Chickamauga is dead after paralysis struck him eleven days ago Born 1819 he served through the war and was marked by bravery in sixteen battles He was the last man to leave the bloody Chickamauga field.
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Chickamauga
Kenton, O
Moses B. Walker
Walker
Kent receives patent for Lake Cairo farm in Hamilton county
Webster Iowa Dec 18 Professor D A Kent of the State Agricultural college at Ames has secured patent for his Lake Cairo farm after two years of work. The tract covers about 1200 acres of premier land in Hamilton county.
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Webster Cry
D. A. Kent
State Agricultural College At
Ames
Lake Cairo
Hamilton County
Republi can central committee guards Allison interests in Des Moines
In Des Moines on December 18 the Republican state central committee set up headquarters and will maintain a force led by State Chairman McMillan and Treasurer G. B. Pray to manage the Allison interests through the national convention.
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Allison
Des Morins
Republican State Central Committee
McMillan
G. B. Pray
Police fire on fugitive inPLaTsmouth arrest
In Plattsmouth Nebraska on December 18 police arrested A Harkens for robbing George Gallagher of 125 dollars. Four shots were fired at the fugitive before he halted.
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Platsmouth
Neb
A. Harkens
George Gallagher
Fraternal Insurance Orders to Meet
Drs Mounis reports a convention of representatives from state fraternal insurance organizations will be held here on December 19. The meeting aims to discuss industry matters and coordinate plans among associations. Local doctors and officials anticipate attendance and coverage of proceedings.
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Drs Mounis
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cass County Iowa
In a January 16 1895 judgment Meredith Dickey Co sued W W Jameson et al, sheriff Jon Carp lists multiple lots in section 7 and surrounding plats in two 76 north range 35 west with varied acreages and boundaries. The sale date set for January 9 1896 at 10 am in Atlantic Iowa for cash to satisfy 496.97 plus costs of 123.90 and accruing costs, with deputy C I Witars present.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Meredith, Dickey & Co
W. W. Jameson
P. m
C. R. J. & P. Ry. Company
A. D
Court House
Atlantic
Jon Carp
C. I. Witars
Foreclosure sale of Cass County real estate lot 9 block 14 Atlantic
By special execution issued on a June 26 1894 judgment McCay Jacobson plaintiff vs Cass County Bank and Theo G Steinke Receiver defendants. Amount 280.82 with 6 percent interest from Feb 1 1893 and costs 9.95. Levy on Lot 9 Block 14 Atlantic Cass County Iowa. Sale to highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse Atlantic at 10 a m Sunday January 12 1896. Sheriff Jon Carn and Deputy C I Willis oversee.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
McCay & Jacobson
Cass County Bank
Theo. G. Steinke
Atlantic
Court House
Jon Carn
Said County
C. I. Willlis
Sheriff Notice of Execution Sale in Atlantic
By virtue of a special execution from Cass county Iowa Clerk, William Christie sues Helen M Meredith et al and a judgment of 875.41 with 65.90 costs, plus accrued costs. Lot 20 in block 34, Atlantic, Iowa, is levied. sale for cash December 31, 1895 at 10 a.m. before the Court House door in Atlantic. Sheriff Jos Carp will attend.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
William Christie
Helen M. Meredith Et al
Atlantic
Court House
Jos Carp
Said
Probate of Will Notice in Cass County Iowa
Notice to all persons interested to appear January 29, 1896 at 9 a.m. at the Atlantic Courthouse Cass County Iowa to show cause why Nancy Colville McCormick’s instrument should not be admitted to probate. Dated November 30, 1895. Ambrose Pellett Clerk of the District Court W. H. McConville Deputy.
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State of Iowa
Cass County
Court House
Atlantic
Iowa
Nancy Colville McCormick
Ambrose Pellett
W. H. McConville
Derry Sues Lambert for 1500 Note and Attachment
In Cass county Iowa J W Derry files a petition against T C Lambert seeking 1500 dollars plus interest costs and attorney fees on a promissory note and requesting a writ of attachment. Lambert must appear before noon on the second day of the January term starting January 28 1896 at Atlantic Iowa to avoid default and judgment.
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Toc. T. Lambert
District Court
Cass County
Iowa
J. W. Derry
Atlantic
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Annals of Medicine
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4Th
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Sheriff’s Sale
Gjant
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