Carlisle of Kentucky Elected Speaker of the House
In Washington on December 3, Carlisle of Kentucky won the Speakership as the House opened. The chamber crowded with old and new members, staff, and spectators amid high interest. The roll call showed 316 members present. Carlisle led with 101 votes to Keifer's 112, with 5 scattering, before Carlisle was escorted to the chair.
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Washington
Capitol
Pinehover
Tom Scott
Edward McPherson
Mississippi
J. R. Chalmers
Tate County
J. R. Chambliss
Geddes
Ohio
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Cannon
J. Warren Keifer
Lyman
Massachusetts
George D. Robinson
Messrs. Morrison
Ilinois
Tucker
Virginia
Reed
Maine
Calkins
Indiana
Carlisle
Keifer
Scattering
Swearing In and Opening of Senate Session
The Senate chamber crowded as new senators were introduced and floral tributes placed on desks. Senator Anthony was absent sick. Mr Edmunds chaired at noon, prayers offered, credentials read and filed, Cullom sworn in first among new members amid a list of others. A motion directed the secretary to inform the House the Senate was ready to proceed. A two member committee was appointed to join with the House on informing the President of Congress readiness. The Senate recessed until 1.30 p m.
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Senate
Sabine
Harris
Mahone
Logan
Riddleverger
Voorhees
Dawes
Ransom
Anthony
Cullom
Illinois
Phew
Messrs
Hoar
Bowen
Mandelson
Pike
Plumb
Saulsbury
Wilson
Collitz
Butler
Coke
Gaunet
Gibson
Kerns
Morgan
Lamar
Dieberger
Beer
Ingalls
House of Representatives
Sherman
House
Congress
Ward
Percy
Louisiana
New Jersey
Washington
Sunday Herald
Hiddieverger
George ©. Gorham
Jonel Hooker
Vermont
Sugar Duty Aim Seen as Key Issue in New Tariff Fight
Washington dispatch notes Republicans expect Democratic House to push a tariff reform bill abolishing the sugar duty, trimming vast revenues by about 49 million dollars. Democrats foresee a direct tariff issue next fall, while the Senate could kill or amend the measure. House committee organization and personnel moves dominate Capitol chatter as sessions loom.
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Waasahington
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ohio
California
Northwest
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ways and Means
House
Senate
Morrison
Holman
Urged Candidate Strong for Capitol Executive Clerk Post
James Young of Philadelphia is strongly urged for the executive clerk position at the Capitol. Odds favor his securing the role as the process moves toward appointment.
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Capitol
James Young
Philadelphia
Millions In Debts Fall Short In November Report
Washington records show November debt statements with a $1 7 million drop for the month and a $41 3 million decline for the five months of the current fiscal year versus last year. Receipts totaled $26 million and expenditures $29 million for November with various shifts in bonded notes, cash on hand, pensions, and gold and silver balances. The five month totals show a $158 3 million receipts against $175 16 million last year, yielding a net $15 million decrease.
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Washington
Carson
Committee On Ways and Means
American Champagne Process of Two Years’ Wine Making
In San Francisco a producer with 750000 gallons of wine and a million bottles at various stages details the French method for true champagne. Nine white wines blend, fermentation occurs after two months neck-down aging, then eighteen months maturation with daily turning. Bottles are uncorked by a masked worker, sugar added, recorked, and rewrapped before final labelling and market readiness.
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San Francisco
No. 3
No. 4
No.6
Panic in a Menagerie Train Wreck Near Zenia
A Little Miami railroad wreck near Zenia involved an Anglo American show train bound for Detroit. A hot box ignited tent fixtures and a broken truck caused cars to pile up, scattering frightened wild animals. Firelight and howls spooked farmers two miles away. engineers and firemen fled safely, then returned with revolvers to tend the wreck and herd the animals back to order.
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Cincinnati
Little Miami
Detroit
Zenia
Xenia
Skeleton Cavalry Remains Found in Dakota Twenty Years
Skeletons of twenty three men and twenty three horses were found in Dickey county Dakota by explorers near December in St Paul. Brass cavalry buttons spurs and other gear indicate mounted soldiers though no guns were recovered. The remains likely date about twenty years back possibly from 1863 Minnesota raid prisoners.
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St. Paul
Dickey County
Dak
Minnesota
Georgetown Boy Weighs 22614 Pounds and Growing
A 14 year old Georgetown boy reportedly weighs 22614 pounds as he continues to grow. The Amesbury News notes the unlikely statistic amid a column of assorted local curiosities and community happenings.
Blaine on Finance: Surplus Revenue and Taxes on Spirits
James G Blaine argues against Pennsylvania option for distributing surplus national revenue. He favors permanently assigning the spirits and malt liquor tax to the states to relieve direct taxation, noting unpredictable surplus and political conflicts. He cites past distribution failures and asserts states share would reduce local tax burdens and boost credit nationwide.
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Maine
Pennsylvania
Pithadelphia
Republic
James G
Blaine
Blaine's Scheme Probed as Unconstitutional Plan
In Washmoron December 2, ex Secretary Blaine proposes a new method to dispose of surplus revenue from internal taxation. Senator Miller of California calls it unconstitutional and impracticable, arguing the federal government could not mandate subsidies to states while policing their spending. He warns whiskey tax taxes grain and cites Kansas and Indiana as examples of divergent fiscal behavior.
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Jackson
Maine
Congress
Keiley
Cox
New York
Illinois
Missouri
Secretary of the Treasury
Washmoron
Blaine
Senator Miller
California
Miller
Kansas
Indiana
Death of Rev Warren Handel Cudworth in East Boston Pulpit
Revered pastor Rev Warren Handel Cudworth died in the pulpit during a thanksgiving service in East Boston at age 63. Born May 24 1825 in Lowell Mississippi he served as chaplain of the First Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War and later led the Church of Our Father for 31 years. His death followed a recent nosebleed and a message he told a friend that death might be near. He delivered aid to soldiers families totaling over 100000 during the war and remained active in veterans affairs after. He had a long public career as Chaplain Cudworth and was respected by officers and adored by soldiers. His death marks the end of a life devoted to religious service and veteran welfare.
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Warren Handel Cudworth
East
Boston
Island
Cudworth
Lowell
Miss
Andover
Harvard College
Church of Our Father
First Massachusetts
United States
First
Massachusetts Infantry
Robert Cowdin
First Massachusetts Veteran Association
Joe Hooker
Chelsea
Massachusetts Militia
Minot J. Savage
Mount Tabor
O'Donnell
Carey
Denman
O’donnell
Guy
Theople
Deliberate Murder Shocks Pharisburg Union County
In Pharisburg Ohio Isaac White 28 shot and killed neighbor David Teats three times in his mother’s room after hearing a strange voice. He surrendered to authorities in Marysville claiming deliberate intent and no remorse. The community reacts with high excitement and mixed views of Teats and White.
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Columbus
Pharisburg
Union County
David Teats
Isaac White
White
Teats
Marysville
Clever Scheme to Entice Back Husbands Exposed
Mrs Wulka of Hungary sues to reunite with her husband after he abandoned the home in October amid quarrels over pies. She appeals to Castle Garden captain Heinzeman, pledging to improve her cooking to win him back.
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New York
Wulka
Hungary
Mr. Wulka
Heinzeman
Castle Garden
Eee
Mirs
Fragmented Clippings Mix Hymn While News Snippets Fly
A collage of quips and quotations from various papers features a tremor at church when a wife sings a hymn, a teen girl’s motherly rebuke, a courtroom verdict after a brief jury deliberation, prophecy about babies and swearing, and jests about cigarettes and American church life.
Miner Falls 366 Feet in Lincoln Shaft Tragedy
Samuel Gamble, an employee of the Lincoln Mining Company, fell from the escape shaft in Lincoln, Illinois, yesterday morning. He dropped 366 feet and died from the impact, leaving the community and mining operations stunned by the fatal accident.
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Lincoln, Ir
Samuel Gamble
Lincoln Mining Company
O'Donnell Sentenced to Death for Murder at Old Bailey
London dispatch reports Patrick O'Donnell found guilty of wilful murder at 8.56 pm and condemned to hang at 9.30. The trial before Judge George Denman featured a crowded court, dramatic testimony, and defense claims of self defense versus premeditation. O'Donnell brandingly defied the court as officers escorted him out amid shouts of support for Ireland and anti-British sentiment.
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Sunday Globe
London
Patrick O'Donnell
George Denman
Old Bailey Court
O'Donnell
Carey
Poland
Young Carey
Charles Russell
M. P
Russell
O'Vonnell
Wreck on Boston Barre Gardner line injures many at North Worcester
A passenger train from Willehen don to Worcester derailed near North Worcester Station on the Boston Barre Gardner line. One rear car plunged down a 25 foot embankment, with five or more per sons in the car. Over thirty people were injured as rescuers and physicians treated victims through the afternoon.
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Boston, Barre & Gardner
North Worcester
Worcester
Willehendon
Tral
Joseph C. Nichols
Bates
Marble
Davis
Woodward
Jacques
Wood
Adams
Warren
Antil
City Hospital
Tragic Baltimore Domestic Murder Suicide Shock City
Laura Riall killed her two children Lotta and Helen in Baltimore at 270 West Didele Street. She attempted suicide with a razor and survived, while husband John Riall faces shock and police scrutiny as the city mourns the tragedy and rumor swirls of domestic unhappiness.
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Baltimore
Laura Riall
John Riall
West Didele Street
Lotta
Helen
Rial Test
Krail
Suit over Union Pacific forecloses mortgages in Topeka
E C Benedict & Co lead a $60,000,000 foreclosure suit against Union Pacific Railway, St. Joseph & Western, Sid ney Dillon and others. The U S Circuit Court removes control from Union Pacific, denying receiver for now. alleges mismanagement and earnings diversion harming St. Joseph & Western and affiliated lines. Proceedings span eight months with judges and lawyers named.
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Topeka
Kan
E. C. Benedict & Co
Union Pacific Railway Company
St. Joseph & Western Railroad
Sidney Dillon
St. Joseph & Pacific
Kansas & Nebraska Companies
St. Joseph & Western
United States Circuit Court
Plaiutuls
Union Pacific
Messrs. Isham
Lincoln
Barry and
Thhe Son
Chicago
William Straus
New York
McCrary Spannes
Union Premie
Shocking Death of a Newburyport Woman
Newburyport report details the death of Mrs Margaret Conathan a Merrimac Street resident who tripped on stairs fell headlong through a window and suffered a fatal neck wound. The 68 year old widow left a son.
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Newburyport
Margaret Conathan
Merrimac Street
Fifty Years of Service for Boston Bank Clerk
Mr Champney, book-keeper at Washington Bank, Boston, is the oldest bank official by years of service. He has spent fifty years with the Washington Bank and has never asked for or taken a single day off.
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Champney
Washington Bank
Boston
Terrible sea disaster burns freeman clark off cape st francis
Surviving crew recounts the burning of the bark Freeman Clark of Boston off Cape St Francis Africa. Eleven crew members perished or starved in open boats amid heavy breakers while near land. Survivors to Cape Town describe the fire, voyage, and rescue by fishers aided by the American consul.
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Baltimore
Freeman Clark
Boston
Cape St. Francis
Africa
America
Thomas Hynes
Roma
Cape Town
Calcutta
Eneto
Williams
Wreck of the Dauntless Crew Reach Baltimore
The Italian bark Roma brought in four crew members and the second mate Robert Ramsay from the wrecked Boston bark Dauntless off East London, South Africa. Dauntless, under Captain D. W. Chester, split anchor, grounded near a beach, and was torn apart by surf. cargo saved poorly. The crew were rescued, sent to East London then Cape Town, and eventually returned to Baltimore aboard the Koma. The captain proceeded to New York.
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Port Elizabeth
James Searles
America Consul
Winell
Cape ‘Town
Hynes
Baltimore
New York
Dow
Roma
Canton
Robert Ramsay
Dauntless
Boston
Ramsay
D. W. Chester
East London
South Africa
New London
Key
Sal
Cape Town
Ahcad
Bloodiest case on record drains forty quarts of blood
John Dolan of Susquehanna weighs 375 pounds in early November and has bled nearly forty quarts by December, with repeated sittings removing about four quarts each time, including an initial twenty quarts. The extraordinary hemorrhage began around November 1 as he started nosebleeds.
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New York
John Dolan
Susquehanna
Hacked with a broad sword assault and jailbreak
Asbury Park New Jersey November report says John Morrison attacked the Hamilton family with a broad sword half a mile west of town seriously hacking three members. He was arrested and jailed but broke free during the night and escaped. Authorities continue pursuit with efforts to recapture him.
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Jaiil
Asbury Park
N. J
John Morrison
Mr. Hamilton
Ghost Seen Near Gallows In Walton Neighborhood
A local note from Walton Georgia reports a nightly ghost seen around the gallows area. The specter reportedly perches on the gallows, drifts into the pines, and briefly engages in odd acts before returning, described with antique superstition and schoolhouse-era whimsy.
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Uncle Sam
Skeleton Cavalry
Dakota
Yankee News and Nations
Georgetown
Charles Perkins
Hampton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
M. Cyrus Adams
Amesbury
Amherst College
Babcock
New Bedford
Mass
Finance
Prina del Puta
James G. Blaine
Aveusta
Charles Emory Swith
Press
Dean Star
Certan
National Treasury
Warren NH. Cudworth
Tales of the
LR. J. Burdette
London Journal
Villard
Burlington
O' Donnell
Cape
Greenhough
Mr. Russell
Henry James
Cour
Jenman
Ireland
Jagalo
Pryor
Mille
EB. C. Benedict & Co
Wis
Mr. Hoyle
Waymouth
Walton
J. A. Sherman
Mile Street
Broadway
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