Shipping bill debate and Senate silver finance clash
The House debated the shipping bill with a motion to recommit and a committee of the whole. In the Senate, Teller attacked Senator Sherman and defended free coinage while Morrill warned against bonds and silver subsidies as West and West defended free silver. The session ended with executive seating and adjournment.
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Pine Ridge in danger new Indian conspiracy near Wounded Knee
Jan 6 dispatch from Pine Ridge Agency reports Assistant Adjutant General Corbin aiding General Miles amid a looming crisis. Short Bull appears to control hostiles and threaten a large raid, while Miles warns decisive action is near as Jesuit Father Stephanie predicts more bloodshed.
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Miles
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Wounded Knee
Father Stephanie
Anxious Night at Pine Ridge Amid War Rumors
A Pine Ridge dispatch describes a Sunday night of fear as rumors of an attack spread. Squaw men and half-breeds carried guns, men watched for indiscriminate killings, and residents fled toward rail settlements. General Miles stayed on alert as over four thousand people faced possible violence in the agency vicinity.
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Col
Rocky Mountain News
Pine Ridge
Miles
Troops Rescued Wagon Train Besieged by Indians
A detachment of thirty men from a camp near Wounded Knee Creek engages a hundred attacking Indians while escorting a wagon train. One soldier is wounded and several Indians killed or wounded as fighting lasts about three hours until reinforcements arrive and the wagon train reaches safety.
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St. Louis
Wounded Knee Creek
Indian Conspiracy Correspondence Between Generals Published
Publicized telegrams between General Schofield and General Miles discuss Forsythe case. Schofield thanks the Seventh Cavalry for their conduct and Miles replies with a congratulatory note guiding command and gratitude amid the developing situation.
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Forsythe
Seventh Cavalry
General Miles
General Schofield
Army investigations into Wounded Knee actions and Sioux turmoil
A historical dispatch outlines high level military communications after the Wounded Knee incident. It notes proposed investigations, possible withholding of messages, President Johnson’s cautions, and plans to place Army officers at five agencies to curb Sioux unrest. It also mentions Cabinet debate over replacing civilian agents with Army officers and Secretary Noble's opposition.
Weather Forecast Summary for New England States
Weather indications through Wednesday show light snow and colder air across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts with northwesterly winds For Rhode Island and Connecticut expect fair skies and colder conditions with northerly winds Eastern regions may see local snows and cooler snaps
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Redark
Pleasant New England Weather With Snowfall Figures
The forecast notes fair conditions for most of New England with light flurries possible in spots. Temperatures vary by region with Northfield recording the coldest readings, while the storm off Nova Scotia lingers with clearing skies elsewhere.
Governors and state legislatures set to convene in bitter split
Connecticut faces a potential Governor deadlock as the General Assembly convenes with Morris leading in the official canvass and Republicans vowing to contest results. Democratic Speaker nominee Walker secures the House caucus, while Republicans back Allen Paige for speaker as party lines harden.
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General Assembly
Connecticut
Senate
House
Secretary of State
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New Haven
Morris
Platt
United States Senate
Farmers Alliance Gains Clear Senate Majority In Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Jan 6 The Legislature organized at noon with the Farmers Alliance holding a clear majority. C H Piertle secretary pro tem of the Senate by one vote, Mider elected temporary Speaker of the House, Eric Johnson secretary. The temporary Speaker lacks education or experience and a turbulent session is expected.
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Farmers’ Alliance
C. H. Piertle
State Central Committee
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Senate
Mider
House
Eric Johnson
Thompson elected Speaker as Pennsylvania Legislature opens
The biennial session began at noon in Harrisburg with Caleb B. Thompson of Warren named Speaker after winning 126 votes and George W. Skinner 78 for the minority. Senator Boies Penrose picked as president pro tem while Governor Beaver's message was read. A caucus will choose the U S Senator to succeed Cameron, expected to be nearly unanimous.
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Penn
Pennsylvania
Caleb B. Thompson
Warren County
George W. Skinner
Fulton County
Boies Penrose
Philadelphia
Senate
Beaver
United States
Cameron
Washington
Governor Hill Sequences Assembly Speaker Vote Report
In Albany on January 6, the Assembly elected William F. Sheehan as Speaker with 66 votes against M M Acker who received 56. Governor Hill opens his seventh and final year in office praising progress noted in his annual message.
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William F. Sheehan
M. M. Acker
Hill
Governor’s Message Calls for Census Based Representation
The governor urges a state census enumeration to correct apportionment under the constitution and cites the 1890 federal census as evidence of injustice. He backs submitting the prohibition amendment to voters next year and advocates fair excise laws and tax reform. The message favors arbitration in labor disputes with a carefully drafted statute to protect all parties.
Maine legislative nomination notes for officers at caucuses
In Aquacosta Maine January 6 the Senate Republicans chose Charles D Libby Portland as president Kendall W Dunbar Damariscotta secretary E H Wheeler Gardiner assistant secretary C H Lovejoy Sidney messenger AYE Foy nee we Caribou assistant messenger D T Chadbourne Dixmont folder Tremont mail carrier Publicans in the House nominated A Wiswell Ellsworth for Bogaker W S Cotton Jr Lisbon clerk F A Hobart Pem broke assistant clerk W J Smith Augusta messenger E H fisher firstst assistant F A Stevens second assistant W L Neal mail carrier Democratic Representatives met at the Biddeford House and chose B F Candbourne of Deford candidate for Speaker and Charles L Martin for clerk
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Gardiner
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Sidney Messenger
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D.T. Chadbourne
Dixmont
Eidate Tremont
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Ellsworth
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Lisbon
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Pembroke
W. J. Smith
Augusta
E. H. Fisher
F. A. Stevens
W. L Neal
Aoe
Biddeto House
B. F. Cnadburne
Deford
Charles L. Martin
CLOSE LINES IN SOUTH DAKOTA Senate and House Choose Leaders
The South Dakota Legislature organized with Republicans naming Senate officers by one vote and Seward of Coddington county elected Independent Speaker in the House by one majority. Democrats and Independents mostly united, with a few crossing lines. Fusion dynamics may affect upcoming Senate contests and Moody’s prospects.
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Seward
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Moody’s
Tripp
Montana Legislature Deadlock Persists Amid Silver Bow Dispute
In Helena on January 6 the Senate and Democratic House quickly organized while a Republican House met separately in two halls. Kinney counted five Silver Bow Republicans, sparking a deadlock that may go to the Supreme Court. Governor Toole warned of risks from inaction and lack of electors provision for 1892.
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Silver Bow
Harry Courty
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Minnesota Senate Elects Officers in Bipartisan Accord
In St Paul today January 6 the Minnesota Senate elected officers agreed upon by Democrats and Alliance members while the House failed to reach an agreement and did not organize.
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Alliance
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Murdock's Liquid Food Promises Help for Consumptives
An advertisement argues that nutrition cures diseases, citing Massachusetts death rates from consumption and other ailments. It promotes Murdock's Liquid Food as building new blood to restore diseased organs and offers 500 free six twelve ounce bottles to applicants failing to find relief after one bottle.
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