Disaster on the New York Central trains at Sing Sing
Wrecks on the New York Central and Hudson River line near Hastings and Sing Sing cause fatalities and injuries. Train 45 carried many home for Christmas. No. 7 collided with the sleeper car, a boiler explosion followed, several dead and numerous seriously burned, with more victims likely as lists are updated.
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Perxsxitt
N. Y
New York Central
Hudson River
Hastings
Sing Sing
Grand Central Station
New York
Albany
Willow Point
Destructive Loveman Fire Destroys Eight Buildings in Chattanooga
Fire at the D A Loveman & Co dry goods house on Market and 8th streets in Chattanooga causes two-story windows to blaze as flames cut off escape for about 100 female workers. Mrs Hurst leaps to street, Miss Dollie Johnson rescued. several guess at buried victims. fire blamed on mismanagement and wind. Estimated loss 816000 with 600000 insurance.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
D. A. Loveman & Co
Market
8Th Sts
Loveman Place
R. H. Hurst
Dollie Johnson
Blaine baby custody dispute halts Christmas plans
New York reports that a Dakota court forbids James G. Blaine Jr and Mrs. Blaine from removing their young son from its jurisdiction until custody is judicially decided. The child remains the ward of the court as the divorce case proceeds, delaying any settlement or Christmas reunion.
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New York
James G. Blaine, Jr
Dakota
Fargo
Jerome I Case dies owner of case plow works
Jerome I Case of Racine Wisconsin pioneer industrialist and horse breeder died at his Main Street home aged nearly 70. He built a threshing machine shop into a 40 acre factory complex and became a leading plow works magnate worth about 5 million dollars. He owned the trotters Day Eye See and Phallus and leaves a widow four children. His son Jackson is city mayor. He was born December 11 1819 in Williamstown New York.
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Oswego County
Mr. Vase
Lydia A. de Grove Bull
Yorkville
Wis
Stephen Buil
Robert H. Baker
M. B. Erskine
Jerome I. Case
Main St
Case
Mr. Case
Jackson
Williamstown
N. Y
New York
Rensselaer County
Willimstown
Sipers
Jerome
Young Case
Crank Seeks to Kill Russell Sage in New York
A man aged 28 to 33, well dressed but desperate, forced his way into the Sage home on Fifth Avenue late Saturday night intent on harming Russell Sage. He demanded $25,000 and threatened to blow everyone up within 15 minutes before fleeing as Mary and Mrs Sage hurried to alarm.
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New York
Russell Sage
Sag
Sage
Mary
Mr. Sage
Sean
Shien
Mll
Fg Corriai
Packing Trust Attacked in Court Action
Anglo American Provision Company in United States Circuit Court at Trenton files a bill against the Chicago Packing Trust. The trust, formed by Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards Company and controlled by Armour Morris Swift, is accused of planning to raise transportation charges to secure a monopoly. Complainant seeks an injunction to block the consolidated companies from enforcing their agreement.
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Trenton
N.J
United States
Anglo American Provision Company
Chicago Packing Trust
Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards Company
Armour’s Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Anglo-American Company
Indians Seek More Stock and Tools for Farming
A six member Blackfoot delegation from a northern Montana reservation met Commissioner Morgan in Washington to request more farming stock and implements. They offered to farm if seed and tools were supplied, urged higher rations, and protested surrendering any land while proposing to lock the reservation against all outsiders including Congress.
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Washington
Montana
Morgan
Department
Christmas Observed by a Tree for the Children at White House
Christmas day at the White House featured a toy laden tree for the President’s grandchildren. Mrs. Harrison received gifts from family and notable people nationwide. The President gave each staff member a turkey or gloves, while Mrs. Harrison added a personal gift. Russellison and Mr. McKee were present. the vice president and cabinet members celebrated quietly.
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Washington
White House
Serious Charge Brought At His Spokane Wedding
Patrick Egan nephew of the Chilean minister was arrested at his planned Spokane wedding to widow Mrs. Matilda Widler. A deputy marshal announced a warrant claiming Egan betrayed Annie Widler, her 12 year old daughter. Egan was bound over after corroborative evidence.
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Spokane Fatus
Wash
Patrick Egan
Chili
Matilda Widler
Spokane and Kootenai Navigation Company
H. W. Cole
France and America Would Preserve Temple Farm in Yorktown
Columbia S C December 23 The South Carolina Legislature adopted a resolution directing state representatives in Congress to push a bill for the United States to purchase the Temple farm and Moore house at Yorktown Virginia. The plan requires a reasonable price and tax exemption by Virginia. The move honors the 1781 alliance and the centennial France U S celebration reflecting shared memories of independence and friendship.
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South Carolina
Columbua
S. C
Congress
Temple Farm
Moore House
Yorktown
United States of America
Virginia
France
American
Republic of France
America
Farm product may keep building for government naval uses
The passage notes that memories of those who fell or survived the war are honored as peace returns. It suggests farm output will likely be sufficient to preserve the building, well located for government use during naval inspections and reviews on the York River.
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York River
Fire at Eastern Michigan Insane Asylum destroys main building
Fire at the Eastern Michigan Insane Asylum in Pontiac spread rapidly from the north wing at 11 this morning. Six hundred inmates were released as flames and smoke filled the corridors, but Superintendent Burr and staff evacuated effectively with no confirmed deaths. The main building burned to ruins and losses are estimated at least $500,000 as search parties scour nearby woods for escapees.
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Pontiac
Mich
Eastern Michigan Insane Asylum
Burr
Ter
Insane Asylum
Spessare
Funeral of Senator Plumb in Emporia Narrows Gloom
The Plumb funeral caravan arrived in Emporia with a large crowd and G A R guards. Services were held at the residence and First Congregational Church with Emporia Commandery in charge. Senator Ingalls laments Plumbs irreplaceable leadership and notes a successor must begin anew. Executors report the late senator’s estate valued at about 1 million dollars.
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Emporia
Kan
Plumb
Topeka
Santa Fe
Company E
Kansas National Guard
Col. Steele
Kansas
W. V. Philips
Grand Army
Lieut Philips
11Th Kansas
Emporia Commandery
G. A
United Press
Enator Ingalls
E State
Calvin Hood
Steamer Abyssinia Burned at Sea Reported in Transatlantic Signal
North German Lloyd steamer Spree reached Scilly Islands and relayed that the Guion liner Abyssinia bound for Liverpool had burned at sea in lat 49 N long 29 W. All aboard saved though exact date unreported. Abyssinia described as an iron bark rigged screw steamer of 2346 tons net, 3651 gross, built in Scotland.
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Lonnox
Spree
New York
Bremen
Scilly Islands
Abyssinia
Guion Line
Murray
Liverpool
Dave
Govan
Scotland
Grand jury drops charges against Glendenning and Hulm in embezzlement case
Philadelphia December 24 Grand jury ignored the indictment charging Robert Glendenning and George A Hulm operating as Glendenning and Co bankers and brokers with aiding ex city Treasurer John Bardsley in the embezzlement of 1 million dollars from the city The funds were said to have been handed to Lana and Co for investment in 88.
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Philadelphia
Robert Glendenning
George A. Hulm
Glendenning & Co
John Bardsley
Lana & Co
Bardsley
Mexican revolutionaries cross toward the border in Texas clash
Reports from Carrizo Texas say Garcia has crossed about 900 men into Mexico between Carrizo and Brownsville. Garcia’s forces reportedly defeated Mexican troops at Los Torillitas about 70 miles from the border with about 40 killed on both sides. Capt Hardie’s cavalry and Rangers have moved from Carrizo toward the Rio Grande as United States troops prepare to oppose the Garcia revolutionists with Texas rangers ordered to aid.
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Larepo
Tex
Carrizo
Zapata County
Hardie
United States Cavalry
Garcia
Mexico
Brownsville
Los Torillitas
Ater
Nueva Laredo
Rio Grande
Texas
Uni
Arcia
Creswell, Grant’s First Postmaster General, Dies at 63
John A. J. Creswell, first postmaster general under Ulysses Grant, died in Elkton Maryland at age 63 after a long public career. Born November 18, 1828 at Port Deposit, he served in Congress and the Senate, led delegates in key Republican conventions, and held various federal posts including secretary of the Senate and Alabama Claims counsel.
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John A. J. Creswell
Grant
Elkton
Mr. Creswell
Port Deposit
Congress
United States Senate
Thomas Hicks
Creswell
Baltimore
United States
Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims
Storm of gunfire at saloon as officers fall to mob
A chaotic scene unfolds as gunfire erupts in a crowded saloon. Two plainclothes policemen are killed after a door is slammed shut and prisoners are driven away in a patrol wagon amid a furious crowd. Police later seize suspects and dispatch them to the station, while national reports tie the attacks to a web of anarchist figures and recent bomb scares.
Chess and Checker Players Meet at Boston Divan
Announcement from the Chess Divan in Boston invites all chess and checker players to meet day and evening at 150A Tremont Street room 7. Subscriptions and communications should be sent to Edwin A. Durgin lock drawer 6220 Boston Mass. All are welcome.
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Buwin A. Durgin
Boston
Edwin A. Durgin
Mass
Tremont St
Mother Bickerdyke and the famous Civil War pickles
A retelling of Mother Bickerdyke’s wartime relief efforts in Chattanooga and Nashville. She begged for supplies, fed dying soldiers, and secured 500 barrels of pickles from General Grant to ease scurvy and privation among the Army of the Tennessee.
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Mother Bickerdyke
Mother
Tennessee
Mts. Porter
Nashville
Ad Soe
Gen. Grant
Washington
Penissey
Ethan
Enaral
Sh Hippas
Boston commodity market report in Commercial Matters
Commercial Matters BostonDecember 28 notes quiet butter and varied dairy prices, with creamery and Vermont dairy quotes. Eggs and keans hold. fruits, vegetables, flour, corn, oats, and canned goods listed, plus livestock summaries and market activity for cows, veal calves, sheep, and hogs from local dealers.
Tournament draws fire over ten game format and rematch
The tournament ran ten games with each contestant before a last minute withdrawal due to heavy duties. Discontent grew that ten games were insufficient to crown a champion. A new tournament will be held during the holidays with stricter efforts to satisfy all players. Van Loon, nicknamed Old War Horse, admits poor form and vows a stronger showing and revenge while Joseph Brown of the Woonsocket Reporter battles pneumonia with best wishes for recovery.
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van Loon
Joseph Brown
Woonsocket Reporter
Unusual Sandwich Recipe From Sour Milk Delight
A little woman who writes verses offers a tea time sandwich made from cottage cheese stretched with sweet cream and seasoned with salt and pepper. Chopped watercress is stirred through, using bread aged about 48 hours, then thin slices are assembled and presented on a white Dresden plate for guests who eagerly copy the recipe.
Wonders of Tasmania cave glow worm marvel
A Tasmanian cave near Southport reveals a breathtaking natural display. Explorers report stalactites stalagmites and a ceiling studded with glow worms dimly lighting chambers as they delve deeper. The cave portion explored spans about three quarters of its length with increasing glow worm abundance.
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St. Louis Republic
Tasmania
Royal Society
Southport
Socaed
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Weekly
Weekly arrivals report shows cattle 2370, sheep 9529, veals 647, hogs 35522, horses 340, eastern cattle 1913, eastern northern cattle 467, western sheep and lambs 4360, and other items. Prices for micks, tallow, skins, and hides listed with various cents per unit. dairy and wool terms appear in worn lines from Brighton market notes.
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Brighton
Watertown
Brighton On ‘ ‘G| Woolakins
Ye Callakans
Balcnox Livestock Market Report Dec 23 1891
Balcnox market totals show cattle 790 sheep and lambs 0139 swine 12 615 veal calves 439 horses 132 with Western beef prices listed for various grades. Hides tallow and skins prices given. receipts light for oxen and a few buyers and speculators on grounds. Yesterday's offerings were ample for today, demand steady and firmer than last week.
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Kimball
B. Moulton
A. F. Jones
J. Henry
William Scollans
We W. Ital
M. G. Flanders
IC. Libby & Son
Keenan
Etra
Atul
I. C. Libby & Son
A. Fedones
B. i
Coombe
L. W. Flaher
Sige
Henry
Whipple
EB. L
Sargent
T. da Connor
F. Jones
A.B. Moulton
L. W. Tinker
J. S. Henry
M. G. Flamders
John P. Squire & Co
North Packing Company
W. I. Mo
Balcnox
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Tee
Vermont
Texans
Colorado
Brighton
Norrsexrx Axp
Easyery Bary Carrie
Music publisher list for piano players with Bohm masques
The Oliver Ditson Company lists piano works by Carl Bohm and others under The Masquerades including Harlequin and The Little Drummer. Prices range from 30c to 85c with pieces for one and four hands, plus easy studies and a variety of waltzes and marches suitable for teachers and advanced players.
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Oliver Ditson
Carl Bohm
Morceau
C. Heins
Smith
C. Heinrich
R. Foster
C. Hatton
Faget
Theo Lack
Doring
H. J. Leslie
Milionnaire
Lou
Ameri William Bendix
Caplin J. Braham
Dei Polka Redowa
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Blaine
James G., Jr
Jay-Eye-8see
Swift and Morris Combine
Egan
Senator Plums
J. J. Ingalls
Windsor
Ont
Canada
London
Toronto
Grand
Chicago
Cuicano
Ill
Custom House Pil
Schnaubelt, Norcross & Co
Chicago Globe
Rudolph Schnaubelt
Haymarket Sq
Nussell Sage
Sehnaubelt
Parsons
Spies
Fiseler
Lougg
Engel
Schwanbelt
Col. W. Pearsall
Goldsboro
N. C
Pearsall
Maj. McKinley
Colucabus
Campbell
N. J
Abbott
New Jersey
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Tyrone
Penn.) Bank
Greer
Myton & Baldwin Block
Hutchinson
Bank of Greenville
Greenville
Miss
John H. McNaughton
Caledonia
Onnalinda
Genesee Valley
Katharine Rovers
York
Eng
W.H. Dunham
Washington Av
Belleville
N.d
Danham
Wilbur
Cnast
Aurora
Wilburn
Williams College
James A. Garfield
Lieut
Zalinski
Presidio
San Francisco
Lieut. Zalinski
Foster House
Malvern
Russia
Baker & Hamilton
Sacramento
Cal
Post Office Department
Generant
Pat O'Malley
Eric Jacobson
South Galena Mine
Salt Lake
Utah
Emery
Bureau of Vital Statistics of
Charles Waite
Follett
Court of Appeals
Norwich
Mary F. Howell
Amelia
North River
William Behan
Frank Bemis
Cowing
Maench
Whi Plains
Floy Ory
Moore
Garry
Grippe
Health Board of
Tudsay
Brill
Brack
Drew Oleson
East
Brooklyn
New
J. B. Washburn
Brewer
ME. Black
J. P. Murray
Orange
Kelso
A. J. Collier
Coxsackie
Hill
Robertson
Fife
W. H. Tyson
Big Run
Penn
Mr. Ps
Mr. Lewis
Glasgow
A. E. Hyde
New London
Head
John T. Hennigan
W. J. Smith
Modesto
Mr. Hyde
Owever
Mr. Smith
Providence
Messrs
A. J. Heffner
A. Freeman
Hoeffner
Messrs. J. McKenzie Barker
John McGregor
R. C. Brown
L. J. Everston
Frank Buckley
J. F. Wevans
J. McKenzie Barker
Grover
H. B. Burpicx
J. T. Deavin
William Keneally
D. C. Carrent
H. B. Wasupura
W. E. Hypu
Joan McGregor
Frederic Lane, Jr
A.J. Cottier
E. H. Bumpous
A. E. Hype
H. Z. Vercur
J. Smith
Boston Markets
Creamery
Western Creamery
Franklin Co
Maas
New York Extra
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Pypotatoca
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Abe
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Wonders of
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Boston Stock Market
Erry Ys Et
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Eeane Oo
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Fitchburg
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Flint & Pere Pt. Roy
Kas
Rane
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West End
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Bar & Nor
Allousz
Ee Eewes
Arnold Seeee
Atlantic
Athe
Bonanza
Butte
Koarsarg Ae
Napa
I. Nauional
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American Bell
Erie
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Butte & Mont Com Co
Eastman Car
Mason Store
National Corda
Pullman Palace Car
Tae
Reece
Thomson Vos
Bay State Gas
Ae National Cena Trust
Westinghouse
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