New Hampshire Constitution Convention Opens in Concord
The convention for revising the New Hampshire constitution meets in Concord today. Reports from page 2 note local and national incidents including a gas suffocation of John Mulholland, violence cases in Virginia and Aberdeen Mississippi, and various political and social updates across pages 1 and 8.
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New Hampshire
Concord
John Mulholland
New York
Harrison
Father Curran
Malden
Inmate Fatally Stabs Fellow Veteran in Milwaukee
Louis Schmidt, 65, an inmate at the Soldiers Home, fatally stabbed fellow veteran W. F. Ruder after a quarrel over war records in a saloon. Schmidt later surrendered to the provost-sergeant and was turned over to the sheriff.
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Governor Hill
Albany
Ing
Louis Schmidt
Milwaukee
W. F. Ruder
Schmidt
Ryder
Drowned While Skating at Hamilton's Pond Irvington Area
Seven skaters broke through the ice on Hamilton's Pond near Doxis's Ferry New York. Herbert Cannon aged 4 and Joseph Gibbons aged 8, sons of Irvington residents, were drowned before help arrived. The remaining five were rescued after difficulties.
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N. Y
Irvington
Doeble’s Ferry
Hamilton’s Pond
Herbert Cannon
Joseph Gibbons
Tisza Urges Peace Amid Central Alliance Confidence
Pesta reports Liberal leaders congratulate Premier Tisza as he credits the central European alliance with peace prospects. He hopes the pact will preserve peace and allow progress, while Prague and Austrian officials note Russia’s military strain and speculation of spring conflict.
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Herr Tisza
Europe
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Warsaw
Parliament figures guilty in Ireland conspiracy cases
In London on January 1 the court found Mr J D Sheehan MP East Kerry guilty of conspiracy and released him on condition of appearing for trial as a physician said imprisonment would endanger his life. Doni reported Mr John Finucane MP East Limerick was found guilty and sentenced to four months for inciting tenants to adopt intimidation. Summons issued for Mr Thomas Joseph P Condon MP Tipperary under the crimes act.
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Sheehan
Finucane
London
J. D. Sheehan
East Kerry
Doni
John Finucane
East Limerick
Thomas Joseph P. Condon
M.P
Tipperary
Gladstone Denies Arbitration on Roman Question
London dispatch reports Mr. Gladstone telegraphing from Naples that The Tablet misquotes his letter to the Marquis de Rise regarding the Pope. He states the Tablet is untrustworthy and that he does not recommend international arbitration under the present circumstances.
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London
Galdstone
Naples
Tablet
Marquis de Rise
Irish League Meeting Cheers Unabated Confidence in Cause
Dustin January 1 report from a league meeting in this city quotes Donald Sullivan MP South West Meath praising the year end for unwavering faith in the cause. He depicts Harrington’s sentence as a New Year gift to the Irish people and criticizes the magistrate as a tool of the Dublin government. John Joseph Clancy MP North Dublin County attacks the land commission order on rent reductions as an Ashbourne era rack rent scandal.
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Dustin
Donald Sullivan
House of Commons
South Westmeath
Harrington
Balfour
John Joseph Clancy
North Dublin
The
Land Commission
Ashbourne
Peasants Arm for Evictions in Donegal Clash
In Dunfanaghy and Falearragh County Donegal peasants have armed themselves fortified homes destroyed bridges and blocked roads to resist evictions set for tomorrow Police march with difficulty as a commissary wagon was lost crossing a temporary bridge in the area indicating a warlike mood and ongoing disruption.
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Dunfanaghy
Falearragh
Donegal
Message from the Pope to the Irish People
Archbishop Walsh read from the pulpit a message from Pope Leo to the Irish, praising Catholics of Ireland for their faith amid hardships and sorrow. The Pontiff expresses special affection for Ireland and vows continued spiritual support and charity.
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Dublin
Manage
Dupuy
Archbishop Walsh
Ireland
Peaceful 1889 Predicted by German Emperor
Emperor William told a deputation today that 1889 would be peaceful. Arrests of Socialists increased in Berlin over pamphlet distribution amid a general wave of political tension.
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William
London
Bournemouth
Karoly
Barker
Sunkry
Handoub
McLpourny
Chicago
All-America
Castle Maine
Victoria
Cleveland Defalcation Update in London Return
Andrew Squires, Cleveland lawyer, retrieved $160,000 deposited by Thomas Axworthy, Cleveland’s defaulting treasurer, from a bank in London. Axworthy sails to Canada to await a chance to reenter the United States without arrest.
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Andrew Squires
Cleveland
London
Thomas Axworthy
Axworthy
Canada
United States
Rail guards strike blocks lines. 75 workers out in Lima
Lima Ohio reports a strike by Lake Erie & Western switchmen seeking higher wages. Reinforced by freight brakemen, about seventy five out, blocking yards along the siding. Only passenger trains run. no violence reported.
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John A. Mackey
Washington
Lynn
Lake Erie & Western Road
Lima
Capitol Building
Augusta
Senate
House
Marblehead
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Methuen National Bank
Manchester
New York Night of Violence Leaves Several Hurt and Dead
At Elizabeth street and nearby avenues in New York the New Year’s night chaos led to multiple injuries and deaths. Cornelius O Connor lies dying after a brick strike. John Sweeney, bruised, is hospitalized. John Neary is shot dead, with continuing gunfire and drunken brawls reported citywide. Police face an effort to identify revelers amid a series of assaults and property damage.
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Brooklyn
Thompson
Civil Service Commission
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Dover
Natchez
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White House New Year Reception Attracts Massachusetts Guests
Massachusetts members and dignitaries attended the President and Mrs. Cleveland at the White House New Year reception. Mrs. Cleveland wore a pale pink faille gown with fur and diamonds, while the Sen. Cameron’s baby drew cheers. Senator Cameron’s wife and several Massachusetts officials were noted among the attendees. Senator Stanford honored telegraph messenger boys with dinner, gifts, and a smile that impressed the youths.
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Endicott
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Lodge
Eoeal Cogswell
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General Harrison Receives Guests at Indianapolis Home
At Harrison s residence in Indianapolis on January 1 General and Mrs Harrison hosted an informal reception. Family, friends and various night attendees mingled, with tea coffee and chocolate served. Senator Blair of New Hampshire visited Mr Harrison noting New England Republicans favor Blaine entering the Cabinet.
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Ind
Harrison
Blair
New Hampshire
New England
Blaine
Colored Catholics Convention Opens First National Congress
The Colored Catholics convention met at St Augustine's Church Washington on January 1 the first such congress in America Reverend Tolton celebrated grand high mass Cardinal Gibbons addressed on Physical Political Civil and Moral Liberty About 200 delegates attended from across the country Mr W H Smith librarian of the House of Representatives welcomed the gathering praising Catholic growth among the colored race since the Rebellion
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St. Augustine's Church
America
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House of Representatives
Newfoundland Sea Fishery Insurance Move Gains Ground
Ottawa reports the Newfoundland Legislature passed an act to compensate families of bank fishermen killed at sea and to preserve their lives. The act creates a compulsory life insurance scheme, possibly the first of its kind for the fishery. It is unclear what action the Dominion government will take.
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Ottawa
Fisheries Department
Newfoundland
Steamer Natchez Sinks After Reef Strike on River
New Orleans January 1 report says the steam boat Natchez struck a reef near Lake Providence and sank after filling in shallow water. Valued at 75 000 at sinking, insured for 20 000. owner Thomas P Leathers expects underwriters to recoup losses. No passengers harmed under Captain Leathers noted fifty two years in river service.
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New Orleans
Lake Providence
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Blenheim
Germany
Thomas P. Leathers
Captain Leathers
Natchez
Mississippi River
Bank Stock Speculators Stir Methuen National Bank
In Lawrence on January 1 a wave of anxiety swirls among Methuen National Bank directors and major holders as speculators seek control ahead of next Tuesday’s officer election. Officials fear stock may be concentrated, with bids ranging from 128 dollars per share, but the bank will reportedly keep existing management.
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Spectat
Methuen National Bank
Nnal
Walder Assault Case Heard in Vermont Court
Henry Sent and Bert Roberts Jr were examined in a municipal court in Burlington Depot Vermont for an assault on Lewis Walder of Woodford three weeks earlier. Walder sustained severe injuries with two to three inch fragments of his skull removed. Walder's nine year old son testified as the sole eyewitness. The clubs used included a twelve foot pole and a heavy maple sled stake. Both defendants are held in two thousand dollars bail.
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Henry Sent
Bert Roberts, Jr
Reaington
Mo'eipal Court
Lewis Walder
Woodford
Walder
Bent
Roberts
Thompson the murder suspect linked to Nova Scotia escape
A Scolfield family from North Mountain reports Thompson, the man accused in Miss Mehitable White's Braintree murder, boasted of fooling police and fleeing to Nova Scotia aboard a schooner commanded by a North Mountain relative. Detective Emery in Hyde Park takes up the case and travels to Halifax with the letter.
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Thompson
Mehitable White
Braintree
Scolfield
North Mountain
Emery
Hyde Park
Boston
Nova Scotia
Michael
Canning
Miss White
Halifax
Funeral of Mrs Schofield Held in Washington
Private funeral services for Mrs Schofield were conducted at the Richmond Flats. The Rev Dr Harold of the Church of the Holy Cross read the Episcopal burial service. The casket was borne by eight Private soldiers from the Third Artillery to the New York train. Interment at West Point scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Honorary pallbearers include Admirals Carter Rodgers Franklin Febiger and Generals Meigs Augur Townsend Sweitzer.
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Schofield
Richmond Flats
Harold
Church of the Holy Cross
Episcopal
Third Artillery
New York
West Point
Carter
Rodgers
Franklin
Febiger
Meigs
Augur
Townsend
Sweitzer
Eclipse of the Sun Observations Across the Northwest
Observers in California Nevada and nearby regions reported clear conditions for the solar eclipse with many witnessing a partial to near total view. Reports cite Georgetown College Geneva Orrville Marysville St Helena Bartlett Springs Virginia City Truckee and Hamilton noting weather color and instrument records.
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HiIncTon
National Observatory
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Georgetown
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Minn
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Dakota
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Smith Observatory
Montreal Telegraph Pays Full 8 Per Cent Dividend
The Great Northwestern Telegraph Company paid the full 8 percent quarterly dividend yesterday, despite a thirty day grace period and their stated plan to pay no more than 6 percent. The action for rent reduction prompted the payment to avoid delays or default complications, and the payment was made under notarial protest.
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Montreal Telegraph
Great Northwestern Telegraph Company
Train Tragedies Reported in Two States
In Providence an unknown French man was run over near Central Falls at about 6 45 PM. His right leg was severed and he was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in a dying condition. In Ludlow Edgar Levine 25 was struck by a train near Indian Leap bridge and thrown down an embankment dying from internal injuries. he was intoxicated.
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Springfield
Edgar Levine
Ludlow Manufacturing Company
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Ludlow
Athol
Boston & Albany
Steamers Arrived Maritime Notice from Atlantic Ports
Ships arriving at Antwerp Glasgow Leith Hamburg Lisbon and other ports report December and January arrivals including John Dixon from Wilmington and Marsala from New York with numerous vessels listed by port and date. The bulletin catalogs arrivals and departures to and from New York Portland Baltimore and other centers.
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John Dixon
Wilmington
N.C
Glasgow
State of Indiana
New York
Furnessia
Gibraltar
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Mediterranean
Hamburg
Australia
Leith
Critic
Prawie Point
Ranmoor
Lynn
Eng
St. Catherine’s Point
Wivenhoe
Baltimore
Brow Head
Jersey City
Anchoria
Liverpool
Paula
Herburg
Newport
Aspinwall
Inauguration Of City Officials In Manchester And Keene
Manchester shows new leadership as Mayor Varney backs enforcing a license law amid prohibitory statutes. Charles A. Carpenter becomes common council president and Jesse Pettee clerk. Keene begins with a full slate in a joint convention electing Jerry P Wellman city clerk and other officers. Ed ward K Locke named city marshal by the aldermen.
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N. H
Varney
Regula Police
Charles A. Carpenter
Jesse Pettee
Keene
Jerry P. Wellman
Edwin O. Keith
Charles H. Hersey
Don H. Woodward
Royal H. Porter
Norris G. Gurnsey
P. Hilander Howland
Paul F. Babbidge
Board of Aldermen
Edwin K. Locke
Delaware Legislature Opens as Parties Organize
Dover Delaware January 1 The Legislature convened with Republicans organizing the House and Democrats taking control of the Senate as branches adjourned to meet next Monday.
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Dover. del
House
Senate
Major Hamilton Murdered in Aberdeen Robbery
A private telegram to Governor Lowry reports the assassination and robbery of Major Hamilton, a prominent citizen, in Aberdeen last night. The murderer escaped and is unknown.
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Policeman Searle
Barboursville
Major Hamilton
Aberdeen
Miss
Jackson, Miss
Lowry
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