Weather Indications For Several Northeastern States
Washington December 24. For twenty four hours Maine to receive rain with early fair in south, warmer and southerly winds. New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York to have fair weather, then rain Tuesday night, warmer with southerly winds. Vermont to see light rain after southern fair, warmer southerly winds.
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Wasnindon
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Vermont
Sawmill Boiler Explosion Kills Four in Colorado
A Boulder report states Hastings's saw mill boiler near Gold Hill exploded on Saturday killing Andy McDonald A Barnard and two others named Nodlett and Niles and fatally scalding Mike Barnard.
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Denver
Col
Boulder
Hastings
Gold Hill
Andy McDonald
A. Barnard
Nodlett
Niles
Mike Barnard
Quiet New Year Eve At City Hotels Delights Guests
Last evening near empty streets and quiet lobbies contrasted with bell boys' bustle and tips. Head Waiter George Otts of Young's received a life size crayon portrait, a surprise gift after a crowded visit to No. 12. Dedham Dental Association dined at Thorndike with guests from Brunsawick London Chicago Maryland Exeter Waterville Moscow Utica and Philadelphia among others.
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George Otts
Young’s
Dedham Dental Association
Thorndike
Brunsawick
F. F. Buck
London
James God, Jr
Miss Rood
Chicago
Vendome
Charles Eilis
Maryland
John Henry Murphy
New York
United States
Eilvans
Parlor Match” Company
Fire damages at two downtown locations prompt alarms
An alarm from Box 126 at 5 42 reported a burning ash barrel at 3839 Broadway. A later blaze on the first floor of 887 Washington Street in a four story brick building owned by H. W. Kennard damaged stock by about 4000 dollars and the building by 250 dollars. insurance covers both. The cause remains unknown. Box 67 reported the alarm. Solomon Wingersky occupied the Washington Street premises.
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Broadway
Washington Street
Solomon Wingersky
H. W. Kennard
Coal Bin Burst Buries Two Men at Ohio Dock
In DuvutnH Minnesota on December 24 a bin at the Ohio Coal Company dock burst under a load of 600 tons of stove coal. John Oleson died on removal and John Jackson died crushed. Oleson unmarried, Jackson left a widow and two children in destitute circumstances.
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Duvutnh
Minn
Ohio Coal Company
John Jackson
John Oleson
Oleson
Jackson
Life sentences handed to Keenan and Gunshannon in Vermont
In Bennington Vermont on December 24 the County Court closed its December term after a surge of business. John Keenan and James Gunshannon were convicted of second degree murder and received life sentences. They will be taken to Windsor that night and held until the Vermont Supreme Court rules in February on legal points raised by exceptions to Judge Laf t's jury charge.
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Bennington
John Keenan
James Gunshannon
Windsor
Supreme Court
Laft
Maritime arrival notices from ports list Dec dates
Shipping notices show vessels arriving or departing from Boston Liverpool London New York Halifax Hamburg and other ports with dates in December. Ships named include Orinoco Persian Monarch City of Chester Oceanic State of Nebraska and City of Lincoln among others.
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Boston
Cephalonia
Liverpool
Orinoco
Bermuda
Galveston
Philadelphia
City of Chester
New York
Sammatian
Halifax
London
Baltimore
Alcides
Glasgow
Matew Bedlington
St. Vincent
Wetherby
Yockohama
Arrival of Hibernian Steamer to Glasgow
Loxpon December 24 report arrives that the steamer Hibernian from Boston reached Glasgow today.
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Loxpon
Hibernijan
Boston
Glasgow
Pope Led Ill At Ease His Situation At Rome A Painful One
The Pope addressed the Sacred College saying his jubilee blessings reveal a painful situation. He warned of a systematic war against the Holy See and mob threats. He argued restoring papal temporal sovereignty would aid Italy and noted bishops abroad laboring for the Pope’s rights.
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Rome
Sacred College
Holy See
Italy
Remains of Margery Deane Arrive in New York
A telegram from Newport reports the arrival of Mrs. Pitman Margery Deane's remains on the steamer La Champagne from Havre. In New York she was met by Fred Perry Powers and Mrs. Pitman’s sisters, with plans for the cortege to proceed to Newport on the Old Colony steamer.
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Margery Deane
Newport
R. 1
New York
T. T. Pitman
L. D.davis
la Champagne
Havre
Pitman
Marnory Deane
Fred Perry Powers
Washington
Powers
Miss Davis
Old Colony
Mr. Bright’s Condition Worsens in London
London dispatch reports Mr. Bright’s lungs in worse condition than a fortnight ago and that he is becoming weaker. Renewed anxiety surrounds the existence of organic disease as observers note deteriorating health.
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Mr. Bright
London
Queen's Speech Pro rogued Parliament in London
The Queen's Speech reports friendly relations with foreign powers, abolition of sugar bounties, and Egypt's security, noting Soudanese attacks on Suakin, naval blockade with Germany, and overall prosperity in India while Afghanistan and Zulu revolts are quelled. Parliament prorogued until January 81 with thanks for state services and local governance measures.
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United States
North American
United States Senate
Egypt
Suakin
Africa
Germany
Black Mountain
Afghanistan
Ishak Khan
South Africa
House of Commons
England
Gladstone's Italian Visit Earns Warm Cheers in Florence
Commander Morelli greeted Mr Gladstone as students gathered around the carriage near the arsenal. Gladstone thanked for the address and Florence album on Victor Emmanuel's anniversary and declared Viva Napoli, Viva Italia. He rode bareheaded in the moonlight and later attended church in excellent health.
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Victor Emmanuel
Florence
Napoli
Italia
Commandatore
Mr. Gladstone
Osman Digna to Battle British and Egyptians Again
Report from Handoub that Osman Digna prepares to engage British and Egyptian forces once more. Natives arriving in Swaxmn describe his intent and renewed fighting plans. The notice emphasizes ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Osman Digna
Swaxmn
Handoub
ABSOLUTELY UNTRUSTWORTHY MEETING REPORTS IN ZANZIBAR
A Telegraph despatch from Zanzibar declares reports on the Stanley Emin meeting utterly untrustworthy and places doubt on the meeting site. Rumors of German aggression stir natives between Stanley Falls and Albert Nyanza plus Victoria Nyanza and the Ujiji region. The British representative's protest leads the Sultan to cancel executions. The German cruiser Leipzig reportedly captures another dhow with 140 slaves.
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London
Zanzibar
Stanley
Emin
Stanley Falls
Albert Nyanza
Victoria Nyanza
Ujiji
Leipzig
Revolt of Constantinople Arsenal Marines Over Unpaid Wages
In Constantinople on December 24 the local arsenal marines revolted due to unpaid wages. Leaders were arrested without bloodshed, and order was restored.
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Constantinople
Draft to be reported to the Skuptschina
In Beuorape on December 24 King Milan postponed the opening of the Skuptschina to Saturday. He named fifteen representatives to deliver a draft of a revised constitution. Radical members vociferously oppose the new constitution.
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Peter Doyle
Canada
Skuptschina
Milan
Pope Leo
Sacred College
Rome
Beuorape
Attempt to Clean Up Duchess of Edinburgh at Malta
Vienna reports the Russian consul at Malta was arrested on suspicion of placing an explosive shell in the theatre during a Duchess of Edinburgh appearance. The consul refused questions. English authorities deem the incident a possible Nihilist conspiracy.
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Duchess of Edinburgh
Malta
Vienna
The
Tagblatt
Chamberlains Return Home After Honeymoon in Birmingham
London reports Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain arrived in Birmingham today after a honeymoon trip. They were not recognized at the station. Their son Austin greeted the pair in London and accompanied them to Highbury where they reside.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Constantinople
London
Highbury
Mr. Chamberlain
Austin
Parliamentary figure attacked as Thames embankment meeting dispersed
London December 25 Mr Robert Cunningham Graham MP addressed an unemployed workers meeting on the Thames embankment at midnight. A procession from Kennington arrived and was attacked by police, with reports of severe struggles as the paraders were dispersed.
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London
Robert Cunningham Graham
Thames Embankment
Kennington
Henry Blake appointed Jamaica governor. Oliphants' burials and Syria trip noted
London reports Henry A. Blake named Jamaica governor despite opposition in Queensland. Laurence Oliphant’s remains to be buried at Swickenham with Mrs. Oliphant soon departing for Syria. Barker and Smith finish drawn checker games. Argentina joins telegraph convention. Vacquerie to challenge Boulangist for Seine seat after Hyde’s death. Senate approves interior navy education arts estimates and opera subvention. Martin to lead three year Central China Tibet expedition. Schleswig rules German only in elementary schools from April 1 with religious exceptions. All America defeats Chicago 15 to 15 in Tokyo? Tropic Bird brings news Hyacinth flag over Harvey Islands.
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Henry A. Blake
Queensland
Jamaica
Laurence Oliphant
Swickenham
Oliphant
Syria
Barker
Smith
Paris
M. Vacquerie
Department of the Seine
Chamber of Deputies
M. Hyde
Senate
Interior
Navy
Chamcter of Deputies
Sr. Peterssura
M. Martin
China
Thibet
3Eruin
Herr von Gossler
Ecclesiastical Affairs and Public Instruction
Schleswig
Mertsovurnn
All America
Chicago
San Francisco
Tahiti
Hyacinth
Harvey Group of Islands
Gladstone Arrives in Naples Amid Rousing Welcome
In Naples on Saturday night Mr. Gladstone was met by municipal officials as a crowd swelled at the railway station. Students blocked the platform, vocally praising him as a friend of Italy and the writer of letters aiding Italy’s redemption. Cheers for Gladstone and Ireland followed his address.
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Naples
Gladstone
Italy
Ireland
England
New Orleans suit seeks charter forfeiture over Cotton Oil Trust
A Louisiana attorney-general suit in New Orleans targets the American Cotton Oil Company and Maginis Oil and Soap Works, alleging charter forfeiture due to shares bought by the American Cotton Oil Trust. The move disrupts Cotton Oil Trust holders who fear bad faith, with a vigorous court contest expected.
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New Orleans
American Cotton Oil Company
Maginnis Oil and Soap Works
New York
Louisiana
Maginis Oil and Soap Works
American Cotton Oil Trust
Cotton Oil Trust
Russell Harrison Visits Philadelphia During Holiday Stopover
Russell Harrison, son of the President elect, spent a brief Philadelphia visit on December 24. He lunched with Hamilton Disston and dined with George W. Childs and A. J. Drexel, calling on John Wanamaker and Charles Emory Smith before departing for New York.
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Philadelphia
Russell Harrison
Hamilton Disston
George W. Childs
A. J. Drexel
New York
John Wanamaker
Charles Emory Smith
Two Worcester Brothers Survive Ice Rescue At Still Water Pond
In South Worcester two Prevost brothers, Albert and Alexander, aged residents of 36 Douglas Street, broke ice while playing. Albert fell in first, his brother plunged in to save him. Samuel Giles and John Green of Whittal's mill attempted rescues. Giles nearly drowned, Green dove under the ice and, with bystanders, pulled the boys free by a rope.
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Worcester
Albert
Alexander Prevost
Douglas Street
Stillwater Pond
South
Samuel Giles
Whittal’s Mill
Giles
John Green
Carver And His Rifle Seeks 60000 Ball Mark
Carver began an effort to break 60,000 balls in six days at the Washington rink in Minneapolis. By 9:15 p.m. he had 8,150 hits with about 200 misses, leaving a large remainder for the day’s quota of 10,000. Between 4 and 6 p.m. he shot 2,000 balls with only 180 misses.
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Shay
Minneapolis
Minn
Carver
Washington
Seven Lives Lost In Fire Of Lief Erickson
The steamer Lief Erickson was burned at Alki five miles west of Starritz on December 24. It was a total loss. Seven people perished: Annie A. Tollner of Sidney Aeson county, J. H. Noreus of Norren's Brickyard Co., Sidney, Jack Simmons a fisherman, T. Smith of Smith Taylor & Co. Colby, and an unknown man and wife and an unknown woman.
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Starritz
W. T
Lief Erickson
Alki
Annie A. Tollner
Sidney
Aeson County
J. H. Noreus
Norren’s
Jack Simmons
Haytian Republic Surrenders Vessel to U S Demand
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Luce of the Galena at Kingston Jamaica received a cable indicating the Haytian Republic steamer Haytian Republic seized at Port-au-Prince by Haytian authorities was surrendered to him on demand.
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Washington
Whitney
Luce
United States
Galena
Kingston
Jamaica
Port-au-Prince
Peter Doyle's Murderer Death Sentence Commuted
The Canadian minister of justice commuted W. J. Proper of Halifax from the death penalty to life imprisonment for the murder of Peter Doyle. Proper's appeals to the Nova Scotia and Canadian Supreme Courts were dismissed.
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Wiis
Ottawaa
Ont
W. J. Proper
Halifax
N. S
Peter Doyle
Proper
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Supreme Court of Canada
Diss Debar Sues for Possession of Children in New York
In Supreme Court chambers Ann Odelia Diss Debar seeks custody of her daughters Alice Messant and Julia Diss Debar. Lawyer Luther R. Marsh, famed for his credulity, appears as a witness. Marsh defends the petition, noting prior residence with the petitioner and husband. Judge Andrews reserves decision as papers are taken.
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New York
Supreme Court
Ann Odelia Diss Debar
Alice Messant
Julia Diss Debar
Luther R. Marsh
Townsend
Mme. Diss Debar
Sean
Marsh
Paul
Eldridge T. Gerry
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Andrews
Hathaway Manufacturing Corporation Formed at New Bedford
A new mill corporation was organized in New Bedford on Saturday afternoon with Horatio Hathaway as president and directors including Jonathan Bourne Sidney W Knowles Francis Hathaway William W Crapo Thomas E Bra ayton and Joseph Knowles. Joseph I Knowles serves as clerk and treasurer. The Hathaway Manufacturing Corporation will be located on land south of Acushnet Mill with a capital of 400000.
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NEW Corporation
New Bedford
New
Mayor Hewitt appoints three education board commissioners
New York December 24 Mayor Hewitt announced the appointment of Mrs. Wilson M Powell Dr Edward H Peaskee and Miles M OBrian to the board of education. Also noted is former commissioner Hon Carl Schurz who could not devote full time to duties.
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New York
Hewitt
Wilson M. Powell
Edward H. Peaskee
Miles M. O’brien
Board of Education
Carl Schurz
Tally sheet trials end with indictments in Columbus
Columbus Ohio December 24 The famous tally sheet trials end as Prosecuting Attorney Huling nails indictments against Thomas J. Cogan Charles T Blackburn of Cincinnati C R and B Montgomery Algernon Granville and Fred Steesle of Columbus
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Columbus, O
Huling
Thomas J. Cogan
Charles T. Blackburn
Cincinnati
C. R
B. Montgomery
Algernon Granville
Fred Steesle
Columbus
Brothers Van Wormers Die in Rail Accident Near Oneta
Henry and John Van Wormer aged 65 and 58 were killed by a west bound Albany and Susquehanna train near Oneta after stepping from the path of an east bound train. The brothers were residents of Mary.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Henry
John van Wormer
Albany & Susquehanna
Oneta
Maryand
Hermansville Fire Report Not True
A circulating telegram claimed Hermansville Michigan was destroyed by fire. The blast from a small boiler at a lumber mill caused injuries and damage to the boiler shed, with an estimated loss of about 3000 dollars.
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Hormansville
Mich
MitwavKkekz
Wis
Hermansville
Bauer eisen bailie sentenced in dynamiters plot case
In Geneva Illinois Bauer eisen chief at Aurora of the brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was found guilty after days on trial for complicity in the dynamiters plot. He received a two year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Geneva, Lll
Bauereisen
Aurora
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stolen Bond Suspects Arrested in Chicago Case
Four men namely W. F. Shaw Henry Plessner C. D. Taylor and Otis Corbett are in custody following grand jury disclosures on a stolen bond ring. Inspector Banfield seized 2100 dollars worth of bonds from Kellogg Johnson Bliss with more expected and aims to expose a large burglary operation in Chicago.
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Caicaco
W. F. Shaw
Henry Plessner
C. D. Taylor
Otis Corsbett
Corbett
Shaw
Rock Island
Inspector Banfield
Kellogg, Johnson & Bliss
Chicago
Indianapolis
Banfield
Kellogg
Taylor
Cutting
Plessner
League Island Navy Yard Location Favored by Commission
The Whitney commission reports from League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia that League Island is the best site for a national navy yard. Commodore Behaur presided. the plan would require a large appropriation, about 10,000,000 dollars, to implement.
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Philadelphia
Naval Comm
Whitney
League Island Navy Yard
Washington
Commodore Behaur
League Island
Navy Yard
Plans for the Future in Democratic Club Drive
The National Association of Democratic clubs executive committee issued an address to about 8000 clubs, urging persistent political education on economics and government issues so the party of the people can prevail in the 1890 congressional elections and the 1892 presidential race.
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National Association of Democratic Clubs
New York
United States
Party of the People
Judgment for railroad in Forepaugh circus damage suit
In Delaware, Lackawanna & Western v Forepaugh case, Common Pleas No 1 ruled for the railroad. Forepaugh had been awarded 16481.07 initially, but Judge Allison voided the contract releasing the railroad from liability for injuries to circus property caused by a Binghamton New York railroad accident.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Russell Harrison
Philadelphia
George W. Childs
Erastus Wiman
Montreal
Northwestern Telegraph Company
Dominion Telegraph Companies
Naval Commission
League Island Navy Yard
Whitney
Luce
John J. Lynch
Lowell
Ann Odelia Diss Debar
New York
Elies
Florence
Fortune Island
Coopers’ Assembly
Chicago
Knights of Labor
Salem
Parapetruta
Common Pleas
Adam Forepaugh
Binghamton
N. Y
Forepauch
Allison
Forepaugh
Pittsfield Recalls Charmed Life of A D Henzei Professor
Pittsfield residents laugh at morning story about Adrien d Henszei a famed six foot two hundred twenty five pound professor who shot at a rival in a St Paul hotel barricaded a door demanded an apology in writing after rumors damaged his reputation. The incident led to court action a wild town scene and the rivals leaving town for Hartford and New York.
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Pittsfield
Pape
St. Paul
Minn
Adrien d’Henszei
Hartford
New York
Hotel Brunswick
Mrs Apple of New Haven Fatally Burns at Stove
Mrs. Harry Apple, 70, of New Haven, was seriously burned yesterday when her clothing caught fire while she worked around a stove. She succumbed to injuries later today.
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Harry Apple
New Haven
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