Arrest of Dexter E. Fay in Cincinnati
Dexter E. Fay of Boston was arrested in Cincinnati and will be brought to Milwaukee to face charges for robbing Charles H. Upmeyer’s jewelry store by blinding the proprietor with pepper. The case outlines his western spree including cashing $291 in checks, stealing a $300 diamond, and taking two watches from a Chicago jewelry store. Fay, about 80, had previously fled after the Milwaukee incidents, with police linking him to multiple offenses and indicating no known accomplices.
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Minwaukrer
Dexter E. Fay
Boston
Cincinnati
Charles H. Upmeyer
Pepper
Fay
S. W. Fay
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Roswell Miller
Chicago
Donnelly
South Side
West
New York
Forefathers Day Celebrations Across Cities In 19th Century News
The New England Society held its eighty first annual supper at Delmonico's in New York with 300 attendees including ex Judge Horace Russell and Cornelius Bliss. Dr Talmage General Sherman and other notable guests spoke. A second event in Philadelphia at the Continental Hotel drew about 200 guests.
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New York
New England Society
Delmonico’s
Horace Russell
Cornelius N. Bliss
Dr.Talmage
Sherman
Chauncey M. Depew
Schofield
Henry W. Grady
Atlanta
William Walter Phelps
Thomas L. James
Stewart L. Woodward
J. Pierrepont Morgan
Roswell Smith
Lyman
Abbott
Russell
Arthur
Talmage
New England
Vandyke
Praveen
New England Society of Pennsylvania
Continental Hotel
Henry L. Wayland
George William Curtis
Charles Emery Smith
Henry M. Hoyt
Wayland Hoyt
Seelye
Massachusetts
Francis Way
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Andrew Hamilton
John Peter Zerger
Plymouth Rock
London
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Curtis
The
Republic
Union of the States
William J. Trenholm
Pilgrims
Manhattan
Pennsylvania
John Stewart
Sleds and winter gear promoted for Christmas gifts
Show shoes sashes suits toques and toboggans urged as Christmas presents. Proctor Toboggan touted as best and safest. Fresh carload received this week with supply for all orders. Boys toboggans 1.50 and club toboggans 6 7 and 8. Send for price list and circular.
Men's Furnishings and Winter Garments At 32 North Street Boston
In Men's Furnishing Goods store an extensive holiday selection includes silk handkerchiefs gloves ties jackets suspenders collars and more. Desirable garments for poor Loy or man to provide a winter suit or overcoat available, including Magee Ulster imports. Childrens suits and durable overcoats offered with own price. Boots shoes moccasins fur hats gloves carriage and lap robes buffalo wolf and coon fur overcoats also stocked. Located at 32 North street Boston 32 to 44 North street.
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North Street
Dickens Pickwick Papers Five Cent Edition in Demand
The Five Cent Edition of Dickens Pickwick Papers sells at thousands per day. Open Friday night until 10 p.m. to browse and buy.
Boston North End illustrated history volume for Christmas
Rev Edward Porter and George R Tolman present a four toed cloth bound, 4589 page illustrated history of Boston’s North End. Priced at 86.00, with extensive maps and nearly 100 full page illustrations drawn from life. A lavish guide to old Boston’s historic district for discerning readers.
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Old North End
Boston
Senate and House Pass Several Measures Across Topics
In Congress a bill to execute the China opium treaty is reported. Dawes tax resolution passes. Oklahoma bill supports, Eastport public building bill passes, Pacific Bank stock dividends rise. Dawes Indian severalty and pension reforms loom. Legal, labor, and municipal items include telegraph line bills, wage strikes, and arbitration hearings. Deaths include General James Hubbard. other items cover crimes, reprieves, and local industry developments.
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Senate
Edmunds
China
Mr. Dawes
House
Springer
Oklahoma
Eastport
Pacific Bank
House Committee On Post Offices
Blair
J. Harris Rogers
Garland
Randall
Washington
James Hubbard
Maurice Welsh
Shepherd
John E. Russell
Leicester
State Board of Arbitration
Lynn
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Sioux City
George C. Haddock
Minnesota Flour Mills
Interstate Telephone Company of
Chicago
Treasury
Mr. Blaine
Wamsutta
Fall River
Bessemer Steel
Wa Eham
McKay
McKean & Appleton
Salem
Bunco
Waterbury
Conn
Dexter E. Fay
Boston
Milwaukee
Hill
New York
Druse
Wheeler
Attleboro
Smyth
Jacob Sharp
Recorder
Housatonic Valley Railroad Company
New Haven
Board of Visitors of
West Point
Congress
Cleveland, Colmbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
McGlynn
George A. Lange
Haddock
Old Colony
South Weymouth
Squire
Flynn
Parnell's Prophecies and Irish Rent Plan Debate
Dec. 22 report cites Mr. Parnell predicting worsening Irish tenant conditions and criticizing the plan of campaign as unlikely to yield rent abatements. Government moves on coercion debated as Ireland eyes rent reductions and legal actions against Dillon and Healy.
English Liberals oppose plan of campaign in Parliament
The Liberal party in England opposes the plan of campaign while Russia pledges support for the Sultan’s peace policy. Mr. Parnell is set to lead a strong salvo against Irish government policy as Parliament opens, and Lord Randolph Churchill is said to have resigned from the cabinet.
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Russia
Germany
Parnell
Lord Randolph Churchill
Brazil
Mapleson
Verdi
Otello
Ireland
Weather and civic notes cloud the city beats
Light snow or rain falls as Professor Butler spoke to the Society for Esoteric Culture. Ward 4 aldermanic recount confirms Mr. Fisher the council seat. Society meetings postponed. road workers accuse President Powers of breach. J W Johnson of Quincy House funeral held. Four ocean steamers report heavy North Atlantic weather. Colonel Isaac Bull Wright dies in Dorchester. YMCA Eastern Massachusetts holds seventieth quarterly convention. Harvard College library to be lit. Superintendent Goward of Mt Hope cemetery faces charges. Stocks dull to fair. Atchison Union Pacific and New York & New England prominent. William P Shinn of New York elected vice president of NY & New England.
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Butler
Society For Esoteric Culture
Mr. Fisher
Society of Natural History
Consolidated Road
Powers
J. W. Johnson
Quincy House
North Atlantic
Isaac Bull Wright
Dorchester
Young Men's Christian Association of
Eastern Massachusetts
Harvard College Library
Goward
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Atchison, Union Pacific
New York & New England
William P. Shinn
New York
Civil War Events Recap
Union troops capture Saitville Virginia on December 20, 1864. Battle of Holy Springs Mississippi occurred December 20, 1862. South Carolina seceded December 20, 1860. Admiral Farragut dubbed ice Admiral on December 21, 1864. Savannah Georgia fell December 21, 1864. Fort Fisher North Carolina bombarded December 24, 1864.
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Saitville
Holy Springs
Miss
South Carolina
Farranut
Savannah Ga
Fort Misher
N. C
German Members Withdraw Over Unmet Grievance Guarantee
German members quit the Diet after demanding guarantees that their grievances would be discussed, then left the House en masse.
Liberal rift over anti rent strategy and Parnell plan
In London on December 22, Gladstone and last Liberal cabinet colleagues discuss opposition to evictions. They agree to back legal action against the anti rent campaign while pressing for immediate enforcement of some form of Mr Parnell's eviction suspensions bill. The stance widens rift with Dillon O Brien and Healy who persist with anti rent tactics. Gladstone refutes that Parnell visited Hawarden.
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Dent
Pammell
Irish Natial League
Irish National League
Parnell
Land Commissions
Buller
Ireland
Royal and Patriotic Union
O’brien
London
Donegal
Dublin
Magherfelt
Londonderry
Pinkerton
Galway
John Dillon
Healy
The
National League
Ulster
Gladstone
Messrs
Dillon
Mr. Parnell
Messrs. Dillon
Hawarden
European Roads Snowed Under Brerur Dec 22
A severe German snowstorm halts railway traffic across Saxony Thuringia and Bavaria with partial stoppages to Silesia Posen Frankfurt Mainz Worms and Strasbourg. Troops clear main lines while Dresden protests mail delays from Leipzig and Chemnitz for two days and sledges restore some postal routes. Berlin has had no contact since Monday as frigid conditions persist nationwide.
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Brerur
Germany
Saxony
Thuringa
Bavaria
Silesia
Posen
Frankfort
Mainz
Worms
Strasburg
Alsace
Dresden
Leipsic
Chemnitz
Cansel
Berlin
Churchill resigns from cabinet over policy and finance
The Times reports Lord Randolph Churchill has resigned his cabinet seat in London on December 22. The reasons cited include a disagreement with the admiralty and war office on national expenses amid financial difficulties and disapproval of the cabinet's home legislative measures.
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Churchill
London
the Times
Lord Randolph Churchill
Admiralty
War Office
Plan of Randall Men Tariff on Imports to Remain Intact
Washington reports that Randall's House faction plans to reduce revenues this recess, not tariffs. The plan targets internal taxes, avoids import duties, and risks alienating protectionist states like Pennsylvania. Some favor tariff reform to aid domestic interests, while Southern whiskey districts resist tariff cuts.
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Washineton
Randall
House
Congress
Pennsylvania
Edwin Atkinson
Boston
Morrison
Post
Spain Views on Cuban Commerce and U S Trade Talks
Maprio reports a red book detailing negotiations over Cuban commerce. It states the delay in a convention stems from U S demands for exclusive privileges prejudicing English and other interests. Senor Moret as foreign minister appears inclined to grant exclusivity to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Maprio
United States
Senor Moret
Cholera Spreads Across Argentine Cities with Rising Deaths
Telegrams from Cordoba report twenty five cholera cases and nineteen deaths. Mendoza shows about thirty cases daily with rising deaths. In Buenos Ayres there were thirty five cases and twenty three deaths in the last eighteen hours.
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Buenos Ayres
Cordoba
Mendoza
Lands of Ismail Pasha Surrendered to Ismail’s Agent
Cairo reports the government claim to Ismail Pasha’s lands is rejected by the court and the lands ordered to be handed to Ismail’s agent Mr Lavison. Other items note Panama canal funds, Bulgarian affairs, London lace firm failure, and a Melbourne cricket result.
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Cairo
Egypt
Ismail Pasha
Lavison
Ismail
Paris
M. de Lesseps
Panama Canal
M. Flourens
M. de Brazza
Congo
Chamber of Deputies
Loxpon
Messrs. Bollen & Tidswell
London
England
Vatican
Alexander
Mme. de Novikoi
Bulgaria
New Guinea
Queensland
Beri
Berlin
Herr von Mohl
Ste Petersburg
Japan
Zanzibar
Vitu
Weber
Marsereurs
Melbourne
Russia's Friendship for Turkey Sparks Diplomatic Warning
Petersburg dispatch reports Journal de St Petersburg rebutting London Post threats of war. It notes European powers seek reconciliation after the Bulgarian crisis and Berlin treaty terms. It urges firmness to deter intimidation of Turkey while praising conciliatory aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
Gr. Petersburg
Journal de St. Petersburg
London Post
Post
Berlin
Mapleson Proposes Verdi Otello Transfer to London
London reports Mr. Mapleson has offered to move all Otello staging and personnel to London for a possible production, with Verdi agreeing only if La Scala's January showing proves successful. If it fails Verdi will destroy the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapleson
Otello
London
German Members Withdraw From Bohemian Diet
In Vienna on December 22 the Bohemian Diet moved to the order of the day after a motion by Herr Plenera to divide Bohemia into Czech and German regions. Deputy Shykal stated that the German members would withdraw from the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Plenera
Bohemia
Shykal
Northwestern millers form pool amid low water output in Minneapolis
Mixweapolis reports water power was weak in the closing half of last week with 120,670 barrels produced, down from 122,875 the prior week and 96,050 a year earlier. A pool formed, two thirds of mills to operate while one third idle. fourteen mills ran, four driven by steam, and output expected near 1,900 barrels tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixweapolis
Minneapolis
Duluth
St. Paul
Sioux City temperance group forms Haddock memorial trust
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Sioux City organized a corporation to build a Haddock memorial building. Ground was purchased for at least a 500000 dollar structure to honor Rev. George C. Haddock, assassinated August 30. Incorporators include J. Ellen Foster Clinton, Miss M. J. Aldrich Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Isaac Struble Lemars, wife of the local congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union of
Haddock
George C. Haddock
J. Ellen Foster
Clinton
M. J. Aldrich
Cedar Rapids
Isaac Struble
Lemars
Boiler Makers Union adjourns as Europe labor import plan grows
The Boiler Makers Union at Eeping Penn adjourned. A San Francisco ship builder hired to construct government cruisers seeks European labor. A petition to the Navy Secretary and appeals to Congressmen to pass a law requiring American labor for cruiser construction are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaping
Penn
Ienous Union
San Francisco
Europe
Secretary of the Navy
Dawes Indian Severalty Bill Faces Fierce Opposition
Washington reports the National Indian Defence Association vows to fight the Dawes bill in conference committee. At a meeting in their city headquarters, members condemn the measure as a scheme to rob Indians of their rights, despite hopes it may civilize them. Rev. Dr. Sunderland of Cleveland urged amendments in the Indians' interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spreciau
National Indian Defence Association
Sunderland
Cleveland
Conference
Conferrees
Defence Association
Nine Reasons for Grand Jury Minutes Demand
New York December 22 In a Recorder Smyth hearing Sharpe counsel sought access to grand jury minutes. Ex Judge Fullerton laid out nine reasons for the demand as defense papers were examined. The recorder questioned code provisions. DA Martine argued disclosure would hurt the case. Papers were taken and decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smyth
Grand Jury
Sharpe
Fullerton
Ilis
Martine
Dividend Likely At NY Directors Meeting For CCC&I
An official of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Cleveland & Indianapolis railway says the New York directors meeting on the 30th will consider a dividend. The likely payout is 1 to 1 1/4 percent, payable Feb. 1. Net earnings for the year are forecast to exceed last year by about 1,000,000 after accounting for a last-year deficit and permanent improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway
New York
Suspended animation rumor grips Soutu WoAxpore crowd
Mary Ann Webb 28 is believed dead after being found unresponsive at Way and Kimball woollen mill. Doctors declare life extinct yet friends hold hope, delaying funeral until signs of death are unmistakable. The body remains warm with eyes bright and lips red, while tests with galvanism and electricity fail to revive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soutu WaAxpore
Mary Ann Webb
Way «& Kimball
Fore Fathers Day and political notes in federal briefs
Washington reports Fathers Day observances at All Souls Church with speakers Senator Sherman ex Governor Long and ex-Secretary Boutwell. Tariff debate plans slate remarks by Carlisle and McKinley at Boston Merchants Association banquet. Morrow of California to discuss Chinese question on same evening. Bureau clerks appointments and resignations, civil service rules cited. Indian office to hold bids in St Louis for subsistence supplies. fourth class postmasters named Bowden Abbott and Adams.
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Washington
Secial
All Souls’ Church
George B. Loring
Sherman
Long
Boutwell
Carlisle
McKinley
Ohio
Merchants’ Association of Boston
Morrow
California
Frederick A. Burt
Massachusetts
Mary S. Williams
Connecticut
Bureau of Education
Atkins
Indian Office
New York
St. Louis
E. R. Bowden
South Penobscot
M. K. Abbott
Lynnfield Centre
Mass
D. H. Adams
West Springfield
N. H
Trotting Showdown Set for April in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 22 a great trotting race was arranged between Oliver K and Harry Wilkes for $5000 a side. The event will be held April 2 in the city, best three of five to harness. A $5000 forfeit has been posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oliver K
Harry Wilkes
Wheeler druggist freed on new civil action in Boston
A J M Wheeler, druggist, jailed after a new civil suit by Boston creditors. He faced a civil claim for 5000 cigars obtained under false pretenses and bonds of 500 were posted to appear in Boston Superior Court. Witnesses from Boston and Providence testified. the ongoing civil case remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Boston
Superior Court
Hamlin
Morse & Stone
Sherif
Bunco Ring Foiled in Waterbury Swindle Attempt
In Waterbury Connecticut two strangers hired a room on Field street and tried to lure an elderly man named Lamb into a book viewing. Police arrested the pair who claimed to be James Leslie of Rochester and George Farrell of Albany. About $300 and a list of banks and officers were found on them. They are held as suspected swindlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersury
Conn
Bunco
Field Street
Lamb
James
O Leslie
Rochester
George Farrell
Albany
N. Y
Waterbury
Naugatuck
Man Struck and Killed on Boston & Albany Tracks
South Framingham reports Henry Belmer, employee of Para Rubber Shoe Co., found tonight on railroad tracks after being struck by a train. Dr. Boynton arrived to aid but could not revive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Henry Belmer
Para Rubber Shoe Company
Boston & Albany
Boynton
Delmer
Sherman Praises Pioneers at Brooklyn Dinner
General Sherman recounts seeing the early white top wagons and emigration to the West. He recalls ox teams crossing the Sierra Nevada, 50 000 emigrants, and contrasts rugged pioneer hardships with modern ease. He urges preserving their virtues for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sherman
Brooklyn New England Society
Wabash
Mississippi
California
Ickless
West
Sierra Nevadas
J M R Jefts of Ashley Dies Suddenly Likely Heart Disease
J M R Jefts a prominent farmer from Ashley died yesterday probably from heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. R. Jefts
Ashley
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