Cheyenne Crookedness Probe and Wheat Trade Flows
Senator Casey pushes a BIE for right of way across the Pine Reserve and notes Treasury concessions enabling Manitoba wheat shipments to Europe via New York. Details list port deliveries to Rotterdam Liverpool Antwerp Lüth London and later tunnel accidents and a Cheyenne agency crook case. Reports include a tunnel disaster at Buck and Shamokin, a mental health case in New York, and World coverage of Field family financial scandal with a plan for commitment.
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Treasury Department
Duluth
Manitoba
Naw
Rotterdam
Liverpool
Antwerp
Luith
London
Senate committees shakeup amid new appointments debate
Washington dispatch reports Democratic caucus debate over committee assignments for Senators elect Hill of New York and Vanoa of North Carolina. Officials approved a long list of leaders for Civil Service, Finance, Fisheries, Foreign Relations, and other panels, while delaying sworn members until proper oath.
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Senator Culler
Washington
Senate
Hill
New York
Vanoa
North Carolina
Tan
Callum
Civil Service
Power
Gallinwer
Belfer
Ginny
Vilas
Murrell
Slerman
Jones
Nevada
Altivon
Proctor
Dibois
Voorhees
McPherson
Daniel
Cockrell
Misssippi
Washburn
Pettigrew
Petter
Walthai
Gate
Patuer
Dawes
Hiscock
Chuniller
Wolcott
Higgins
Lariik
Gorman
Sones
Barbour
Haliclury
Hong
Wilson
Tellur
Blatt
Michell
Pugh
Coke
West, George
Manufactures
Dubi Gullinger
Bladgers
Gibson
Maryint
Hawley
Camron
Anderson Davia
Procter
Cockrel
Walthall
Kate
Mariner
Mines and Minine
Stewart
Chara
Warren
Felton
Bate
Call
Chilton
Tey
Allison
Phun
Hale
Cullom
Blackburn
Feye
Don Joni
Dolph
Sawyer
Delph
Quay
Mansom
Veet
Keopa
Lowa
Naval Afairs
Coneron
Mile
Stantwed
Stocktiribe
Chandler
Stl
Batter
Blackturn
Gilson
Osa
Nagis
Chatrawn
Pardek
Shots
Purp
McMilin
Dixon
Washturn
Isloidgett
Milee
Try
Chili Mitett
Kalen Movil
Quay Squin
Barre
Vee
Brive
Pett Hlashit
Borwins
Butte Citizens APE WROTH and Ore Mine Unrest
Muted reports describe Butte unrest as residents bemoan ore losses and mine dangers. A night shift covers ore with dirt to continue work as authorities weigh actions. A Polish Catholic institution in Chicago aids immigrants, while U S actions target Russia.
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Burt
Atom
Dee
Bee Works
Bostim Anid Montana Company
Eld Ata Ovlock
Lunds
Hutte
Deathbed confession reshapes old Iowa murder case
A dying Blakesburg man, Dan Miller, allegedly confessed to killing Mrs McAllister’s husband, shifting blame from Pleas Anderson who was hanged at the scene. The report notes Miller’s deathbed admission and a prior mob action influenced by suspicions of Anderson’s guilt. Proceedings tie to Albia and Monton County.
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Strider
Orrumna
Blakesburg
Dan Miller
Albia
Monton County Bank
Anderson
War talk as Chile delays reply on Valparaiso incident
Washington dispatch reports Navy Department in a warlike mood over Chile delaying information on the Valparaiso incident. The Captain Pratt, Chile’s new war vessel, nears completion in France. If delay continues, President Harrison may ask Congress for extreme measures within two weeks, potentially risking war to blunt French aid to Chile and protect Atlantic cities. The intercontinental rail tour committee met in New York to review survey progress from Guatemala to Peru with multiple expeditions plotting routes toward Bolivia and Rio de la Plata.
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New York
Washington
Herald
Navy Department
Department
Valparaiso
Pratt
Harrison
Congress
France
United States
Chili
Fraice
New Yorke
Atlantic
Wasudarax
Dos
Macomb
United States Artillery
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Coffee Con
Wiltma Fshine
Quito
Hengdor
Papperan
Inez
Panagia
Littelewithaward
Quito Chase
Teale
Deckel
Kelly
Earps
Peru
Maranon
Alunner
Bolivia
Rio
Auiity
South America
Senate considers bill to ban aliens from government jobs
Senator Gallinger moves to end the practice of employing aliens in federal offices. The unwritten rule in parts of the government has long blocked non citizens from securing posts. A Pennsylvania skilled laborer who had relocated to Washington was denied a Treasury post after filing for citizenship.
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Warrwurm
Galtinger
Department
Treasury Department
Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Foster
Blain g in the rave and in to stay tax levy vote
In Avousta Maine December 19 Joseph Stine denied telling politicians in Washington that the old man Blaing remains in control. In Pau December the board of aldermen unanimously passes the 1809 tax levy including an auditorium redevelopment tax to fund remodeling of market property into an auditorium.
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Mooley
Blaine
Avousta, Me
Joseph Stine
Washington
Blaing
AL Paul
Audtoriuu
Pau
Dec
Board of Aldermen
Naturalization Tied To License For Stillwater Engineer
A Stillwater engineer seeking a license was found not a U S citizen during the exam. Inspector Clark refused the license until naturalization papers were filed. Papers were drawn and the license issued, with Clark noting no statute governs this but supporting American skilled labor.
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Aller
Clark
America
Fought to a finish Chaynicki knocks out Wood in thirty fourth
San Francisco December 19 Joe Chaynsky of San Francisco and Billy Woods of Denver fought a ten round purse bout with Chaynsky knockout Woods in the thirty fourth round after a strong come from the Californian who was the favorite at odds around 3 to 1. Mike Sullivan refereed the match.
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Chaynicki
Wood
San Francisco
Joe Chayneski
Billy Woods
Denver
Mike Sullivan
Thy ‘Dentings
Chagnall
Willer
Jasbine
Woods
Co-Operative Mortgages Scheme Emerges in Kansas
The Kansas Alliance Co operative Mortgage Association, capital stock one million dollars, with Frank McGrath as central figure, files charter to operate with eastern capital for delaying farm mortgage indebtedness. The plan aims to bypass middlemen and extend credit for farmers. Also reports rapid tin plate factory work at Coates and Co in New Winon a and iron ore finds near Mount Missippi region with potential high yields.
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Toruka
Kan
Dea
Kanna Alliance
Frank McGrath
Alliance
Coates & Co
Jew Factory
Mid Steel Works
Tahiti Wreck Off Tahiti Port With 300 Aboard
A tug towed the lee side of the stranded Tahiti near San Francisco on December 1. The vessel ran aground, is reported to need righting, and 300 people aboard are feared lost. A salvage operation may recover oil and salvageable cargo once the hull is upright and refloated.
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San Francisco
Tahiti
Prominent Illinois settler murdered amid unrest
John M. Simpson founder of Simpson, Julmoon county, Illinois, was shot to death at his farm residence three miles northeast of the town. Alleged attackers include Charles Dixon, his son G Har iig and Henry Jones described as three tough youths. Reports say meetings are being broken up and lives threatened as armed posses scour the hills. Simpson was a noted Odd Fellow and civic-minded anti-lawlessness advocate. Revolver use by the youths and stones by the old man cited.
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Cotatoa
Smirsox
Illy
John M. Simpson
Simpson
Julmoon County
Ill
Dixon
Charles Dixon
G. Hariig
Henry Jones
Mr. Simpson
Riot At County Treasurer Office In Cincinnati Dec 19
A mob of tax payers invaded the county treasurer’s office in Cincinnati to pay taxes and force receipt of penalties. The crowd hurled stones at windows, knocked one man unconscious and injured two women. Police cleared the street after a riot alarm.
Quarrel Leads to Nighttime Shooting in Buckhorn Parish
An elderly man named Jack Smith and nine others reportedly quarreled with Wright Poland. They went to Poland’s house at night and shot him and his wife, who was about to become a mother. Smith, his son, and four others were arrested.
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Thy
Whack
Edward M
Ward
Tim
Dirk
Boris Nui Storley
Dave
Field
Weichers
Wushishuffer & Co
Cornsles
Peter Castidy
Lishares
North American
Fhve
Union Pacific
Allen McLane Hamilton
Young Field
Choate
Hamilton
An Naylan
Wade
Jude McAdam
Jack Smith
Wright
Poland
Buckhorn
Blenville Parish
Smith
Four Killed in Colorado Midland Bank Tunnel Accident
Deloe December 10 reports a wreck at the Bank tunnel on the Colorado Midland. Four men died and several others were seriously hurt. Coroner Fielding of Tourville has gone to the scene. few details are available.
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Buck Tunnel
Colorado Midland
Vielding
Londsville Iis
Parapencuta
Shamokin
Reading
Deloe
Bank Tunnel
Fielding
Toudville
Hue
Kew
Preparations for War In Navy Department Report
Active preparations for war continue in the navy department. Steps seek first available merchant vessels for service in Chilean waters and plans to charter 30 to 50 ships as transports and colliers. Army and navy officials discuss cooperation, with potential 16,000 troops movable from San Francisco or Galveston for transport.
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Washington
Perial
Navy Department
Marin
New York
San Brancisco
Bureau of Naral Intelligence
Score
Mare
Simulvemels
Neu
Atak
War Department
Army
Navy
San Francisco
Galveston
Naval
Chili
United States
Notable Minnesota Editor Dies at 61 in Minneapolis
Charles FE Russell longtime editor of the Davenport Gazette and political figure dies at 12 50 a m at 2620 Pleasant Ave S Minneapolis aged 61 after eight years in Minnesota He was originator of the Hennepin canal and left behind one son and three daughters The report also notes a separate explosion at a logging camp near Washburn Wisconsin with casualties among loggers
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Russell
Charles FE. Russell
Minneapolis ‘Srilmina
New York Herald
Chicago Fire Underwriters Limit Skyscraper Heights
Sky-scrapers must go as Chicago Fire Underwriters set new height limits for non combustible office buildings. Buildings may rise no more than 120 feet on streets wider than 89 feet, and other non fireproof structures limited to 89 feet. Insurers will not cover buildings over 85 feet unless office use. Existing towers insured at about 3 percent. Underwriters warn halted projects if 120-foot cap is not accepted.
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Chicago
Architects’ Association
Chicago Fire Underwriters’ Association
Chicagy Fire Underwriters’ Association
Busin Chicago
Ona Emul
Weston
Yiid Pany
Iirely
Busi Net
First Colom P Baur Mons Ordains U S Colored Priest
At St Peter and Paul in Colom Puerto Rico a large Catholic audience witnessed the ordination of Charles Uncles the first colored man elevated to the priesthood in the United States Cardinal Gibbons presided and the ceremony was followed by solemn high mass. Rebels in Tegucigalpa Honduras report government troops retreating as rebels gain supplies from Salvador. The Washington Post urges national adoption of the Minneapolis flour fund to aid starving peasants.
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Colom P Baur Mons
St. Peter and Paul
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Charles &, Uncles
Honduran
Mexico
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Mma
Arma
Salvador
Washingrox
the Post
Minneapolia
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Wae
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Duythy & Y
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Newport
Conster’s Island
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Butte
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Tash
Russia
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Luby Wanoky
Mary Ky Tiewiegek
Maria P. Czarkowska
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St. Louis
D. 1 G. Ramsay
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Loxvon
Seer
Frea Rt
Mre
Aiden
Nwey
Watts
Sormtor Gallagher
Winona
Tony
John Consdan
Missingi
Niles
St. Parr
St. Pavia
Carl Judson
State Land Commission
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Ming
Aix
Laraverre
Ind
Henry Balzer
Dalsell
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Hiown
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Alu
Mia Tosarin
Clinton Johnson
M” Brown
Johnson
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Brown
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Manden
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Den
Richard Foota
East Windsor
Lewis Fursman
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Pransen
Mins
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Seoul
Yang
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Dorschiveky
Williamsburg
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Doe
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Pair Hill
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