Politician Blair’s Long Career Ends with Senate Term Update
The text notes a Republican figure with three State Senate terms including a 1880 presidency, two Congress terms from 1884, and long party leadership roles. Described as a very astute New Hampshire politician, he chaired the Republican State committee, led the delegation to the Chicago convention, and seconded President Harrison’s nomination. Blair’s Senate term ends March 4 next.
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New Hampshire Considers Australian Ballot Bill
Corcord N H Jan 15 In the House this forenoon an Australian ballot bill was introduced by Mr Page of Concord and tabled pending a report by a special committee on secret ballot law. The report cites the need to prevent bribery and intimidation at polls and notes successful secret ballot implementations in several states. It mentions that the bill adopts provisions from the 1839 proposal with amendments and lists other bills read and referred. A resignation from Manuel pee of Laconia is noted.
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Concord
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New York
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Wisconsin
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Boston & Maine Railroad Company
New Zealand Railroad Company
Manuel ‘ Pee
Laconia
Senate
Evarts
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Alabama
Pugh
Mississippi
Gulf States
North
Mr. Morgan
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Morgan
United States
Mr. Evarts
Mr. Walthall
Walthall
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Oglesby Nominated for U S Senator in Illinois Caucus
Ex Governor Richard J. Oglesby won the caucus nomination for United States Senator in Springfield Illinois tonight defeating incumbent Charles B Farwell at 10 25 p m The result confirms Oglesbys rise in the Republican party and sets the stage for the upcoming election in Illinois.
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Springfield
Richard J. Oglesby
United States
Charles B. Farwell
Colorado House Faction Fight Ends With Dual Speakers
In Denver a chaotic session of the Colorado House led to a motion to expunge records, an impeachment vote, and the election of Judge Jesse White as Speaker by the minority. Deputy sheriffs surrounded Hanna and National Guard units were deployed as Governor Routt sought protection for state property amid the upheaval. A shooting near the Windsor Hotel left Chief Hawley and McCoy injured.
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Colorado House of Representatives
Colorado
Hanna
Brown
Mority
Jesse White
Routt
Navnal Guard
Hannar
Fpesker White
Windsor Hotel
Aplarley McCoy
Hawey
McCoy
Hawley
Morns
Irish Americans in Their Homes and Hall Furniture Exhibit
A letter from Alice N. Lincolly praises Irish tenants as progressive, intelligent, moral, and industrious, noting their strong integration and family advancement in American life. The piece links to a public meeting praising Irish character and reflects on immigrant communities alongside a hall furniture display at Pates Furniture Warerooms, inviting buyers to compare styles before purchase.
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Mr. Higginson
Alice N. Lincolly
Beacon Street
Pate
Indians Surrender Arms In Western Campaign Progress Report
Despatches from General Miles to General Schofield report the end of the Indian troubles in the West with about four thousand Indians surrendering arms at the agency. Kicking Bear leads the early rifle surrender as bands and chiefs direct arms collection. Brooke’s troops advance, three strong commands form a central force of seven thousand alongside the Indians within ten miles.
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Miles
Kicking Bear
Brooke
Hostiles Camp Near Red Cloud House Forms Long Tepee Camp
Brules and Ogallalas establish a camp nearly a mile and a half long near Red Cloud’s house with pickets on bluffs to avoid surprise. Big Road surrenders nine guns. authorities expect more arms surrendered but doubt total disarmament. Miles and Carr distribute troops. Young Man Afraid of His Horse band arrives. AP reporter blocked. tensions rise among hostiles. Lieutenant Mann of Seventh Cavalry dies at Fort Riley from Wounded Knee wound.
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Associated Press
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Kan
James 1. Mann
Seventh Cavalry
U.S.A
Fort Riley
Wounded Knee Creek
Sioux Chiefs to Visit Washington for Peace Assurance
War Department telegrams reveal plans to send a small Sioux delegation to Washington to receive assurances of government good faith, bridge the transition to peace, dispel distrust, and guarantee peace while absent. General Miles reports cabinet approval and interior involvement, with a five to ten member limit and travel details to be telegraphed.
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N. A. Miles
Washington, D. C
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Dartmouth Alumni Dinner at Young's in Boston
The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Boston dined at Young's with notable guests including President Bartlett Chief Justice Field Lt Governor Haile and Congressman-elect Moses Stevens. Bartlett praised the college's work and noted many alumni attained high legal and public offices.
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Young
5. C. Bartlett
Walbridge A. Field
J. B. Richardson
Arthur Little
W. Ff. Haile
Charles E. Stevens
F. W. Choate
J. Bowen Clarke
Nathaniel Safford
Moses ‘Fl. Stevens
Isaac W. Smith
Stephen M. Crosby
Homer
Fuller
John Bell Bouton
Bartlett
New England
Supreme Courts
Grand Army of the Republic
Dartmouth Faculty Debate On Course Length And Admissions
The Dartmouth faculty defend their traditional four year college course and oppose shortening the fitting school. They argue entrances to Dartmouth need not include late entrants and that capable youths can finish fitting in time for Yale at fifteen. The meeting praises the strong faculty and financial health as officers are elected including President James B. Richardson and others. A War Department secretary Proctor sends a letter of regret.
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War Department
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Ambrose Amsey
Illiam J. Forsaith
Melvin O. Adams
William E. Barrett
Ben Tenney
Charles Q. Tirrell
Davis Foster
Thomas W. Proctor
John P. George
Isaac F. Paul
P. Smith
H. Hudson
Trafford Chosen Captain For Harvard Football Team
In Yale game aftermath at Springfield last November the players selected B W Trafford 93 as captain for the next season. Trafford, full-back for two varsity campaigns, is noted for his kicking and leadership. He began at Fall River High, moved through Exeter and Harvard, earning wide respect in college. Eliot plans West trip February inviting Harvard clubs in St Paul Kansas City and Omaha.
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Cumnock
B. W. ‘Trafford
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Fall River
Phillips Exeter Academy
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Institute of 1770 Society
Alpha Delta Phi
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Denver
Mississippi Valley
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Weather forecast for New England and New York
Weather Indications reports light snow and colder winds across Maine New Hampshire Vermont with northerly shifts. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut see increasing clouds light evening snow and colder Friday night with northerly winds. Eastern New York expects increasing clouds with evening light snow and variable colder winds.
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Weather shifts and cold front threaten northeast snow
A slight low mood east of New England shifts winds to southward causing a temporary warm spell and possible light snow flurries in northern New England. Winds then go northwest with waves falling. Saturday should stay fair but grow colder with a chance of a southern coast storm bringing northeast snow. Three cyclones loom with varied pressures. a cold wave centers in Minnesota. Temperature drops to -12 at St. Vincent, -6 at Duluth, rising to 55 along the Gulf coast. New England readings range from 22 at Eastport to 34 at Block Island. Also reports disaster at a Buffalo bucket shop near Burrato with Allen & Co closing. losses may reach $500,000. Time is money, use Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. Salvation Will advertised at 25 cents.
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Labor and Capital Stations in Scotland
Perth January 15. Striking workers who have largely behaved well intensified actions against rail facilities. Rioters pelted several railroad stations with stones, smashing windows and wrecking a large signal station. Police dispersed rioters and arrested several.
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May Pass The House Continues On The Floor
The house continues consideration of a bill as Mr. Clements of Georgia addresses the chamber. The committee reports up and the session adjourns for the day.
Bourne Mill Declares Dividend under Profit Sharing Plan
Fatt River Jan 15 The Bourne Mill declares a monthly dividend of 1 percent and a semi annual dividend of 2 percent for employees meeting profit sharing requirements. Treasurer Chace expects operatives to be paid their share of profits next Monday.
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Strikers Vow To Stay Out In Acushnet Mill Fight
New Bedford Jan 15 The State Board of Arbitration visited the city and urged resumption of work at Acushnet Mill. A large Spinners' Union meeting decided to continue the strike with plans to bar knobsticks from Acushnet No 1, signaling a bitter confrontation ahead.
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State Board of Arbitration
Acushnet
Knowles
Acushnet No. 1
New England Granite Cutters Elect Officers
The New England Granite Cutters Association met at the Crawford House last night and elected officers: President W Lyons, Vice-President Wellington Smith, Treasurer Henry Murray, Secretary Alexander Wright. The Plasterers' Convention focused on reports and urged progress toward an eight-hour day nationwide, though lacking force to compel it, with a banquet at the American House. The convention resumes business this morning.
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W. Lyons
Wellington Smith
Henry Murray
Alexander Wright
The
Operative Plasterers’ International Union
American House
MR RICHARDS AND THE WATER BOARD DISCUSSION
Letter to the Post analyzes a judge’s hypothetical official statement on an injunction case and compares it to Water Board actions involving Mr Richards. The writer cites payments to an intermediary and questions influence, friendship, and appropriate conduct in awarding contracts amid public scrutiny.
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the Water Board
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John Smith
William Jones
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Senate Debates on Indian Affairs and Election Bill
In Washington the Senate discussed a Dawes resolution to probe Indian conditions in Dakota and Montana, troop occupation causes, treaty fulfillment, arms disposal, and tribal governance transfers. The Behring Sea writ matter was tabled. Evarts defended the election bill, contrasting with Mississippi suppression argues and arguing for constitutional procedures. The chamber adjourned after three hours of debate and a note of continued consideration tomorrow.
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Great Britain
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Forester's Installation At Knights of Honor Hall
Grand Court Deputy Lynch and Deputy McClellan installed officers of Court Maverick 6842 A. O. F. of A. at Knights of Honor Hall last evening. New officers include Provost Charles 8, treasurer J. Morrison, F. S. Healey, R 8S W. Powers, J. B. Shafer, court physician Dr. J. Wilson Parks. Afterward guests enjoyed music and a collation. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as curing scrofula and blood diseases.
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Maverick
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M. Day
PURELY PARTISAN ITS ALLEGED PURPOSE REVIEWED No Warrant in the Constitution for Such Legislation
A letter to the editor argues against federal overreach in elections, contending the proposed bill to appoint federal supervisors would usurp state election authority. It cites the Constitution to defend state control over electors and warns that federal power would undermine local voter counting and credentials.
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