Morrison's Method and Senate Views on Rules Change
Washington December 12 The rules committee adopted Morrison's plan to distribute appropriation bills with limited amendments. Debate on the report, mainly about committee redistribution, is expected by Wednesday or Thursday. Senate opposition to spreading powers remains strong, while civil service reform gains favorable notes from officials.
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Washinaton
Committee On Rules
House
Morrison
Carlisle
Randall
Messrs
Reed
Hiscock
Military
Naval Committee
Mmnutes
Post Office Committee
District of Columbia
Committee On Appropriations
Senate Committee On Rules
Senate
Petitioned Steel Room: Iowa Farmers Seek Silver Coinage Equality
Washington petitions from numerous Iowa farmers accuse the President, Treasury secretary, the American Bankers Association and eastern newspapers of conspiring to boost funded debt value and purchasing power by demonetizing silver. They urge restoring silver coinage to parity with gold, reissuing one and two dollar legal tender notes, expanding denominations, and rapidly liquidating the public debt to prevent surpluses in the treasury.
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Washington
Numorous Farmers of
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
American Bankers’ Association
Astern
Congress
United States
Hoar Bill Examined by Senate Committee Today
In Washington on December 10 the Senate committee on privileges and elections held its first session of the current term. The panel considered the Hoar bill to provide for a new framework governing electoral privileges and related matters.
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Hoar
Senate
Washmearon
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Delegate Addresses the President on Utah Mormon Affairs
Delegate John T. Caine of Utah writes to the President alleging misrepresentation by federal officials and a plot to destabilize the Utah situation. He accuses officials of using Edmunds Act prosecutions to target Mormons while shielding non Mormons and argues for impartial enforcement, federal restraint, and patience for Supreme Court review.
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Washington
D. C
John T. Caine
Utah
United States
Congress
Territory
Zane
Salt Lake City
Supreme Court of the United States
Fort Douglass
Ormons
No Quarrel with Etandall but Only a Scheme to Help Legislation
Washington December 13 Congressman Collins discusses possible bankruptcy act proposal and rule revision in the House. He denies a fight with Mr Randall or any single member, arguing the old system outgrows the House. He anticipates committees delaying action until announced. opposition leaders Randall, Holman, Cannon, Ryan, and Warner prepare to challenge the plan.
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Washington
House
Collins
Hoar
Committee
Congressis
Randall
Appropriations Committee
Messrs
Randall and Holman
Cannon and
Ryan
Warner
Coburn Removed From Indiana Bench Amid Row Over Partisanship
Washington reports Judge John Coburn of Indiana, ally of Stephen W. Dorsey, is removed from the United States bench for offensive partisanship. Coburn halted a Glen Dive trial to announce removal notice, while Attorney General Garland says charges were known. Pollard of Indiana slated as successor. Also notes a proposed bill by Senator Edmunds to dissolve Mormonism by stripping Deseret church of temporal property, with proceeds to public schools. Pension rulings clarify who may receive pension funds and how checks are issued to pensioners both at home and abroad.
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Colburn
Indiana
Wasumnatoy
John Coburn
Stephen W. Dorsey
United States
Coburn
Glendive
Garland
Judge Pollard
WaAsuington
Edmunds
Deseret
Church
Washington
Where's Colonel Kent's Commission
Washington reports Colonel Henry O Kent, named surveyor of the port of Boston, has not yet received his commission. Papers were sent in the regular order to his office location and are likely at the Boston Post Office awaiting him.
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Washington, D.C
Henry O. Kent
Boston
Mail service to Nassau by Jacksonville steamship line
Washington December 12 Superintendent Bell arranged with the Nassau and Jacksonville Steamship Company to carry mails weekly from Jacksonville to Nassau starting December 2. Exports of principal provisions in November totaled 6 405 841 dollars versus 7 283 121 dollars in November 1884. Colonel William M Olin, late private secretary to Collector Worthington at Boston, has been offered the clerkship of the Committee on Indian Affairs by Senator Dawes with a salary of 2112 dollars.
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Washington
Bell
Nassau and Jacksonville Steamship Company
Jacksonville
Nassau
William M. Olin
Worthington
Boston
Dawes
Committee On Indian Affairs
NO ONE TO AID THEM In Earth Buries Five Dead
Arrow Ohio December 10 A tunnel collapse buries eight workers in a 22 foot deep sewer excavation. Five dead or presumed dead including Max Rosenburg Henry Wingert August Krebst. three severely injured with one expected to die. William McGill escapes as braces fail and earth slides down trapping men amid a sinking street.
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Arrow
Max Rosenburg
Henry Wingert
John Wycoat
Henry Walker
August Krebst
William McGill
Henry Fingert
Boys bitten by mad dogs sail for Pasteur treatment
Four Newark boys bitten by a rabid dog travel to France to undergo Pasteur treatment. They sail on a crowded voyage, with Dr. Billings as medical attendant and Mrs. Ryan supervising Eddie. Austin Fitzgerald is the most seriously injured but in good condition overall.
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New York
Newark
France
M. Pasteur
Dr. Billings
Pasteur
Dr. Pasteur
Emmett Hands Wife Major Christmas Gift in Bonds
New York December 18 Fritz Emmett the comedian invited friends to the Mercantile Safe Deposit office to reveal his wife is owner of the Albany villa worth over 300000. He deeded it to her and recently gave 50000. He planned a gift of 150000 in bonds and presented 160 US 4s for inspection before placing them in her vault.
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New York
Fritz Emmett
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company
Brottiway
2Mimett
Albany
Hui
Supreme Court rules for Democrats in Hamilton county election case
The Supreme Court in Columbus decides in favor of issuing certificates of election to Democratic candidates. Judge Cowen voices the majority joined by Owens, Wallett, and Atherton, overruling Hamilton county Circuit Court. Judge Johnson dissents. Atherton retires, to be replaced by Spear after vote counts.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Cowen
Owen, Wallett
Atherton
Dalton
Circuit Court
Johson
Spear
Officials Who Must Go From Boston Custom House
The treasury commission report details misconduct at the Boston Custom House during 1884 including cash borrowing by the surveyor's deputy and clerks, poor invoice handling, and maladministration. It cites Deputy Moulton as lacking executive ability, and John A. Thomas for habitual borrowing and unpaid purchases, plus recommendations to remove several officials and tighten regulations.
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Washington
Treasury Commission
Boston Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
Manning
Boston
A. B. Underwood
Moulton
John A. Thomas
Tim
Died of Starvation In Five Fifth Avenue Lodger Case
A starving man in tattered clothes lodged at 151 South Fifth Avenue for weeks. He fell ill, was moved to Bellevue Hospital, where he died after severe malnutrition. Identified as Rufus Clarke from Camden, Maine, he left sizable bank sums and a Tennessee land deed, but showed no concern for relatives or finances. John Clarke & Sons drug firm is listed among his belongings.
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Jones
New York
South Fifth Avenue
Board of Health
Bellevue Hospital
Rufus Clarke
Camden
Mrs.Crocket
Rockland
National Park Bank of New York
Bleeker Street Savings’ Bank
Seamen's
Bain Wall Street
Bowery Savings’ Bank
Scott County
Tennessee
John Clarke & Sons
John Clarke, Jr
John J. Clarke
Dublin
W. E. Forster
Ireland
Ellen Terry
Pauline Lucca
Russia
William
Germany
Prince William
Tewfik Pasha
Berlin
Augusta
Cutting Through the Isthmus De Lesseps Now Busy
Panama December 12 officials state two thirds of the canal length is under excavation with the other third awaiting cast. Machinery is expanding, excavators for Culebra section arriving, and laborers total 12 000 with plans to double during the dry season. Chagres river floods caused slight damage. about 450 canal workers are in hospitals.
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Panama
Culebra
Chagres
Colon
Train Disaster Forces Bridge Loss and Rescue Near Oromocto
December 11 report from St Jolly New Brunswick details the New Brunswick railway manager arranging repairs after two bridges were carried away. A train carries many mail serListeners and teams are mobilized to retrieve them and reopen lines within days. A sinking freight locomotive trapped an engineer who narrowly escaped, later rescued from the river.
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St. Jolly
N. B
New Brunswick Railway
Five Hundred Heirs to Meet in Pittsburg Before Court
In Pittsburg on Tuesday next about 500 heirs and stockholders of the Harlem estate syndicate will convene prior to court action for possession of New York estates. A full report from the managing committee will be read and some surprising statements are promised. About 100000 has been spent gathering testimony of lineal and collateral heirs. The Tioga county public library holds original Harlem deeds. Prominent attorney W H Shupe of New York is expected among attendees.
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Pittsburg
Harlem
New York
Tioga County
Harlem Commons
W. H. Shupe
Fatal Machinery Accident In South Worcester
Worcester December 9. Richard Dexter a carpenter at the Whittal carpet mill in South Worcester was killed when he became entangled in a whirling shaft. He was working above the rotating machinery and was drawn into it, the engine stopping only after he died instantly. Several coworkers witnessed the tragedy and attempted to halt the machinery in time.
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Worcester
Richard Dexter
Whittal Carpet
Theachinery
Dexter
Hendricks Monument Association Organized in Indiana
Indianapolis December 13. An organization named the Hendricks Monument Association was formed with a committee of over 5000 citizens from every county and town. Subscriptions will be canvassed immediately, with cash subscriptions totaling about to date.
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Indianapolis
Hendricks Monument Association
One Woman's Patience and the New Town Quilt
Mrs Dora H Douglas of Newton Upper Falls owns a bed quilt pieced and quilted by herself containing 10 368 pieces. The item is presented as an example of patient persistent endeavor in this generation.
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Dora H. Douglas
Newton Upper Falls
European Fears and French Scandals Dominate Turbulent News
A survey of international turmoil includes Irish home rule debates in Britain, Servia Bulgaria peace hopes, and French Tonquin disasters with Colonel Herbinger’s trial. Royal and European leaders face elections, reforms, and shifting alliances as Egypt and Spain add to a volatile global scene.
Cyclone Damages Southern Illinois Penitentiary in Chester
A southwest traveling cyclone struck the Southern Illinois penitentiary near Chester around 4 pm injuring inmates and causing extensive damage. Roofs were torn from the chapel cell house shoe shop and wardens home. Several buildings were unroofed, the stockade damaged, Captain Nichols hurt, and a Texas man Wilkinson fatally injured. total damage in thousands.
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Chester
Ill
Southern Illinois Penitentiary
A. J. E. Nichols
Bob Weston
Joseph Willmore
Texas
Wilkinson
A Double Life in London Ends in Split Fortunes
A London man, James Pound-Jackson, led a double life for years with two wives and two families across nearby towns. He built two hotels and two fortunes, leaving property to each wife in separate wills. After his death neither will could fully satisfy both households, as probate faced complications.
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London
Fancy
James Pound
Pound Jackson
Susanna Jackson
Pound
Jackson
Nature
Pound-Jackson
Death of the Choctaw Chief Rev Allen Wright
Indian Territory reports the death of Rev Allen Wright alumnus of Union College 1862 born to Choctaw parents in Mississippi emigrated in 1838. He led Armstrong Academy, was ordained in 1856, served on the National council and treasurer posts, negotiated with the Confederacy in 1861 and U.S. negotiators in 1865. Wright was Choctaw principal chief in 1838 and 1868 and published a Choctaw English dictionary while active as a missionary leader.
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Indian Territory
Allen Wright
Union College
Mississippi
Armstrong Academy
Indian Presbytery
National Council
Confederate States
Washington
United States
Life sketch of ex governor B Gratz Brown of Missouri
Ex Governor B Gratz Brown died at his Kirkwood home after a brief illness from heart disease. Born in 1826 in Frankfort Kentucky he led a political life as editor of the Missouri Democrat and a Benton ally who dueled with Thomas Reynolds. Brown served in the Union army raised a regiment in the war and was U S Senator in 1863 later governor in 1870 and a Greenley ticket vice presidential candidate in 1872 leaving a widow and nine children.
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Missourian
St. Louis
B. Gratz Brown
Kirkwood
Frankfort
John Hion Brown
Drangylvania University
Lexington
Missouri Democrat
Benton
Thomas C. Reynolds
United States
Brown
Reynolds
United States Senate
Greeley
Natural gas wrecks Canonsburg home in 1900s disaster
At 1 am a Canonsburg residence owned by Wesley Greer was wrecked and gutted by a natural gas explosion. The Greer family and two servants were asleep. Mrs Greer Sr was fatally injured, others injured, house and contents burned, estimated loss around $10,000.
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Pirrssurg
Penn
Wesley Greer
Canonsburg
Unkind Remarks and Misdirected Suspect in Boston
A report notes a man jailed for murder in Boston as a black named Cunliffe, revealed to be Crimmins, an Irishman, whose crime proved to be drunkenness. The piece mentions Boston recruiting detectives from Connecticut and a sensational tale of a Jidocq type figure pursuing a murdered man to extort a confession.
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Buffalo Express
Cunliffe
Murer
Boston
Crimmins
Connecticut
Apaso
Four Boys Blown Up At Quincy Bonfire
In Quincy near Fuller Granite Company’s quarry four boys aged seven to twelve stole a twelve pound keg of giant powder. They built a bonfire and exploded the keg. One boy John Kennedy was fatally burned and may die. Three others John Lucy Bartholomew Stanton and Charles Stanton were seriously injured but likely to recover.
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Quincy
Fuller Granite Company
West
Tur Guppe
John Kennedy
John Lucy
Bartholomew Stanton
Charles Stanton
Kennedy
Lucy
Stanton
Bart. Stanton
Donovan
Fight With Whales Off Long Island Ends In Catch
East Hampton reports a dramatic whale chase as three boats pursued a 50 to 70 foot bull and cow, trading harpoons and dragging lines far from shore before finally striking and killing the creatures. Spectators estimated oil yield at 150 barrels and 1800 pounds of bone, worth about $5000.
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East Hampton
L. L
Long Island
Edwards
Reba Edwards
Cheager
Will Not Be Shot Avenged By Rioted Miners
James Briggs, a miner at Lynn & Co. Aliquippi mines, declares in a long letter to the Commercial Gazette that after last week’s Pine Run riots the miners organized to defend themselves. He says they have a sworn compact demanding a life for a life if any worker falls on the job, and that they will not be shot down without revenge. He defends the miners and claims outside the Monongahela valley know little of threats against those who refuse to join the strike.
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Marquis of Salisbury
Gladstone
Parnell
Ireland
Stefan
Pitrspora
Penn
The
Commercial Gazette
James Briggs
Aliquippi Mines
Lynn & Co
Pine Run
Monongahela Valley
Mine Explosion Kills One in Pennsylvania Coal Area
A blast at the Mill Creek mine owned by Delaware and Hudson Coal Company in Plains Wilkes-Barre area occurred this morning. About 100 workers were present. one man died and six were seriously injured while a rescue party of about twenty tried to reach the injured.
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Wilkesbaree
Penn
Mill Creek
Delaware & Trudson Coal Company
Plains
Inevi
Frontier Shakespeare Fandom Inspires Hunter Jim Bridger
A frontier tale recalls Jim Bridger, famed hunter, who, amid plains life, spots a settler reading Shakespeare and trades oxen for the book. Bridger hires a reader for $50 monthly to hear the plays each evening, showing unlikely literacy on the far West frontier.
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Fort Bridger
Jim Bridger
Pers
Far West
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Jim
Jim Bri
Baptism by Immersion in Icy Naugatuck River
In New Haven on December 13 the Second Advent Church at Waverbury held four baptisms by immersion in the icy Naugatuck river. A channel was cut through the ice and the candidates were guided to dry clothing after the chilly ceremony.
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New Haven
Second Advent Church
Waverbury
Naugatuck River
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