Democrats Seize New York Senate After Court Rulings
The Court of Appeals allocates Senate seats to Democrats in Onondaga and Steuben districts while Derby is awarded to a Republican, tilting control to Democrats who hold 14 uncontested districts to Republicans 13. Governor and White House dynamics include Blaine’s patronage ideas and Ohio Governor Campbell’s view on presidential prospects.
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New York Senate
Appary
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Senate
State Board of Canvassers
Nichols
Onondaga
Walker
Steuben
Deane
Osborne
Derby
Rensselaer- Washington
Daly
Platt
Rae Board of Canvassers
Duchess County
Peckham
Ore
Frank Sherwood
Earl
Finch and
Drews
Sherwood
John A. Nichola
Board of Genyacsers
Quondaga County
Rufus . Peck
Peck
Onondaga County
Secretary of State
Feral Ig
House
McEnery Accepts Democratic Nomination for Governor
New Orleans December 29 Judge Samuel McEnery associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court and nominee on the split Democratic ticket has accepted the nomination He opposes the State lottery decries the exchange market and declares the Farmers Alliance has no right to conspire against the Democracy He criticizes the anti lottery bolting of the State convention and testifies party faith was tested by recent actions
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New Orleans
Samuel McEnery
State Supreme Court
Rhode Island Democrats See Voter Surge in New Year
Providence reports a big New Year boom in voter registration, boosting Democratic hopes for the presidential year and state offices. Chairman Owen predicts a Democratic mayor in Providence next week and a solid party gain in statewide offices, aided by constitutional amendments expanding franchise to foreign-born voters.
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Providence
Owen
Democratic State Central Committee
United States
Rhode Island
Aislature
Aldrich
Page
Pereps
Pawtucket
Ackstone Valley
Ovation to Blaine at White House New Year reception
A crowd of 300 to 400 gathered at Blaine’s house to see diplomats enter and leave. When Blaine appeared bareheaded with a lady to a carriage the crowd shouted Blaine Blaine and hats flew. He acknowledged briefly then entered, with cheers renewed.
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Washington
White House
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Neeke
Maine
Blaine Simp
President Should Not Be a Huckster of Patronage
Editorial argues against Blaine as president warning of a patronage graft system. contends his presidency would inaugurate new political practices. The piece frames the issue as a test of integrity and governance.
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Blaine
United States
Sherman Democrats Plot To Bolt Caucus In Ohio Race
The Columbus special says Sherman supporters may ally with Democrats to defeat Gov. Foraker. Democratic senators Gear and Marshall say they have been approached and are willing to join. Maj. Benton notes Democratic opposition to Foraker is well known.
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Cincinnati
the Post
Columbus
Foraker
Sherman
William C. Gear
Wyandotte County
Marshall
Dayton
Toi Benton
Oll
Labor delegates form People's Party in Michigan
One hundred eighty five delegates from State labor groups met in Lansing to form a political federation. Represented were the Patrons of Husbandry, National Citizens Alliance, Industrial party, Farmers' Alliance, People's party, Patrons of Industry, Knights of Labor and Prohibitionists. They adopted a platform calling for free and unlimited coinage of silver, and adjourned in harmony.
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Lawnstng
Mich
Center
Patrons of Husbandry
National Citizens Alliance
Industrial Party
Farmers’ Alliance
People’s Party
Patrons of Industry
Knights of Labor
Prohibitionists
People's Party
New Year reception at White House features and gowns
New Year's Day reception at the White House includes a new two-site format with Vice President Morton and Mrs Morton hosting guests at their Rhode Island Avenue home after the event. President Harrison and Mrs Harrison display lavish decor with conservatory flowers. Diplomats, judges, senators and military officers attend, Marine Band plays, and the public is welcomed for 90 minutes.
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White House
Morton
Rhode Island
Scott Circle
Senor Romero
Mexico
Romero
Harrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal
Congress
Army
Navy
Mint to issue new silver coins with paten designs
The director of the mint will inaugurate the new year by issuing the new silver coins, half dollar, one dollar, and dime bearing new patens. The Philadelphia mint began coinage today, with San Francisco and New Orleans to start once dies arrive.
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Washington
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Maine's Game Chief Commissioner Stilwell Talks Deer
Chief Commissioner Stilwell discusses Maine's abundant game and fishing resources amid poaching and law enforcement. He cites deer population growth, moose stability, and scarce caribou, and estimates the economic value of game to the state, noting tourism and railroad impacts. He argues for stricter enforcement to protect future reproduction and sport.
Maine game laws big revenue source says Stilwell
Hon. E M Stilwell Maine chief game and fish commissioner notes the states fish and game preserves draw millions in revenue. He cites strict laws, better enforcement, and tighter control on venison shipments as key, with deer moose and caribou numbers rising and penalties and wardens facing threats from poaching factions.
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Maine
Payson Tucker
Maine Central
Supt. Brown
Bangor & Piscataquis
Moosehead Lake
Boxton
Hubbard
Stilwell
Boston
United States
Union
Sam
New York
Graves
Letcher Brook
G “Ihren
Watchful Wardens Face Deer Fry in Maine Camps
Waterville reports a strong hunting culture as five hunters return with eleven deer, while critics say the state fish and game commission neglects enforcement. Wardens like Bunker call the commission’s deer slaughter claims into question, linking lax oversight to widespread venison trade and poaching.
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Maine
Fish and Game Commission
Bunker
Commission
Kennebec
Canada
Barret
Revort
Muc
Arling
Gov
Burleigh
French
Calais
Fish Department
Mame
State of
Ex Chief D W Bushyhead of the Cherokee Nation Dies
The Cherokee leader D W Bushyhead, born March 18, 1826 near Cleveland in Old Cherokee Nation now Tennessee, died this week. He began schooling at Candy's Creek mission, joined a Baptist school in 1835, and in 1841 traveled to Washington with Cherokee delegates. He served as clerk of the Senate branch of the National Council in 1868 and was treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, elected again in 1875, with a later bid to become principal chief in 1879.
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D. W. Bushyhead
Cleveland
Tennessee
Young Bushyhead
Candy's Creek
Washington
Gen
Harrison
Senate
National Council
Bushyhead
Devastating Nashville Fire Ravages Several Downtown Stores
An immense blaze in Nashville Nash at 6:40 p m destroyed Webb Stevenson and Co store on College Street and spread to A G Rhodes Co and Atwell and Sneed, then to Weakly and Warren furniture as flames swept through a three story Phillipa Butler Manufacturing Co building. Eighteen members of the colored fire company were trapped when a building collapsed, and total losses were expected near $600000.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville
Webb,Stevenson & Co
College St
A. G. Rhodes & Co
Atwell & Sneeds
Weakly & Warren
Webb, Stevenson & Co
Colored Fire Company
Phillipa Butler Manufacturing Company
Hastings disaster coroner's inquest verdict announced
The Hastings disaster coroner's investigation in Tarrytown returned a verdict finding Brakeman Albert Herrick guilty of second degree manslaughter for the deaths of Thomas W. Poley and others, and holding Augustus Ossman as an accessory. The panel also censured the New York Central & systems involved.
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New York
Hastings
Tarrytown
Albert Herrick
Thomas W. Poley
Augustus Ossman
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad censures Hastings station agent over danger signal
The Hudson River Railroad Company censures Station Agent Charles Delaney of Hastings, New York, for failing to discover the cause of Brakeman Herrick's appearance at the station with the danger signal and recommends adopting a system to improve passenger safety.
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Hudson River Railroad Company
Charles Delaney
Hastings
N. Y
Herrick
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Tariff Reform Move Aims To Free Wool and Hair
Washington January 2 The initial tariff reform measure by Chairman Springer plans to place on the free list all wool and hair forms specified in tariff paragraphs 876 to 810 excluding shoddy. The bill, limited to about 600 words, repeals duties on these items while keeping McKinley ad valorem rates. Springer aims to submit to the Ways and Means Committee soon after Congress convenes next week. He has gathered data and consulted woollen goods and carpet manufacturers. A leading New England representative calls the plan an adroit step aimed at the McKinley law, potentially affecting New England states and shifting electoral odds in the presidential race.
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Washington
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
New England
Wool market stocks rise with 106 million pound total supply
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes a large rise in unsold wool in major U S markets with a total supply now 106 414 253 pounds up from 92 861 882 pounds last year. Boston and New York show sharp gains while Philadelphia Chicago St Louis San Francisco also reflect higher stocks. Domestic wool prices have slipped about two tenths per pound, while Australian and other foreign wools decreased by about one cent.
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The
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
United States
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
Galveston
Troy
Hartford
Providence
Albany
San Antonio
Milwaukee
Ainst
York
Spain’s new tariff seeks reciprocity with Spain
The cabinet adopted a tariff that imposes prohibitive duties on alcohol and sugar while easing duties on railroad rails and materials. It sets a single column for untreatied nations and offers concessions to those willing to sign reciprocity pacts including most favored nation. Iron ore export duty capped at 26 centimes per ton. the measure takes effect January 1.
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Spain
Fashionable Woman Talks Ensilage With Cattle Feeds
A New York Tribune note describes a stylish woman discussing ensilage and silos with practical detail. She explains silos preserve green forage for winter cattle, layering corn and clover in airtight boxes under barn shelter. Horses reportedly do not benefit from the method.
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The
New York Tribune
Milady
Far West
How to Walk Says a Shoemaker From the Shop Window
A shoemaker argues proper walking reveals character. He describes wear patterns on shoes and foot motion, claiming good walkers land on the toe with a hip driven stride, while poor walkers knee bend and heel strike first, boosting speed only slightly. He urges walking from the hip, not the knee or elbow.
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Len
Marshall man joy as twin foals and twins born
Marshall Illinois December 30 Mr Jackson Garver of Dolson township celebrates twin colts from his brood mare and a neighboring twin birth follows. Later Mrs G presents her husband with two more twins in the same community marking a season of abundant livestock births in the vicinity.
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Marshall, Ill
Jackson Garver
Dolson Township
Rare Find of Bones in Mammoth Thigh in Oregon
A party of explorers in He rger Oregon report a lava arrow head imbedded in a mammoth thigh, part of a vast fossil find in Sage Hills desert south of the Blue Mountains. They secured over a thousand specimens of extinct birds and animals, including camels and mammoths, with human artifacts.
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Herger
Oregan
Blue Mountains
Richard Brown
George Williston
Frenry Douglass
Sage Hills
Fossil Lake
Desert Lake
Arbitration discussed in Washington on Chilean dispute
Jan 2 report from Washington states negotiations have moved from Santiago to the U S capital with direct cable correspondence. If settled by Blaine and Montt, a deal could have been reached earlier. Friction with Egan and the Chilean government is eased though the American minister may be recalled. Arbitration for Romero, the Mexican minister, is likely. Romero has acted actively in good offices.
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Washington
Don Pedro Montt
United States
Montt
Blaine
Egan
Santiago
Chili
Romero
Whiskers and Presidents A Brief Hair History
The Philadelphia Record notes Lincoln era whiskers mark a presidential trend. It counts facial hair among presidents, detailing who wore beards, mustaches, side whiskers, or smooth faces across U S leadership.
Dr Graves Found Guilty in Poison Murder Trial
Dr T Thatcher Graves of Providence was found guilty of first degree murder in Denver after a two week trial for sending poison in a bottle to Mrs Barnaby. He faces a death sentence though a confession is not reported. Bishop Loughlin of Brooklyn, aged 74, died Tuesday after a long clerical career begun in Ireland and spanning St Patrick's New York and Mt. St. Mary's educated priesthood.
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T. Thatcher Graves
Providence
R. L
Loughlin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Clumduff
County Down
Irc
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmmetsburg
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York
Glen Hughes
Wien
Bishop Loughlin and the Brooklyn Cathedral Dreams
The text recalls Bishop Michael A. Loughlin’s influence as leading preacher and fundraiser in Brooklyn. It notes his establishment of a seminary for priest training and the ambitious plan for a grand cathedral begun in 1858 with a $7.5 million cost, halted after partial walling. Only St. John’s chapel was completed. In 1890 the bishop marked the priest hood semicentennial with a gold jubilee and a $100,000 purse.
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Loughlin
St. John's Chapel
Brooklyn
Foraker Does Not Give It Up in Speakership Fight
Cotumavs Ohio January 3 The imp ression is general that the speakership contest result signals Senator Sherman’s renomination. Foraker friends claim several Foraker men voted for Laylin and that these plus expected Senate votes will yield the nomination. Sherman’s friends say he will command a majority of at least 14 votes. Several legislators remain non committal.
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Cotumavs
Sherman
Guy
Foraker
Laylin
Senate
Depew Defends Public Speeches and Busy Schedule
Chauncey M. Depew, president of the New York Central, answers critics who say his after dinner talks distract from railway duties. He notes a 25 year tenure, a 6am to 6pm workday, and that varied occupations keep him cheerful and effective. He cites colleagues who succeed with less time at the office and argues broad executive ability allows balancing business, family, and public duties.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad
Hastings
Central Railroad
Mexican Revolutionists near Garcia's ranch clash in Texas action
Gen. Stanley reports Capt Hardie of the 3d Cavalry struck a camp of about 2000 Garza followers near Garcia's ranch. Rangers and cavalry pursued, bandits retreated, and a general roundup of ranchers will be conducted. Four to five prisoners held. one wounded Garza fighter captured. Hardie pressed the revolutionists as they fractured into small squads.
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Tex
Stanley
Hardie
3D Cavalry
Garza
Ciapparal
Garcia
Brooks
Texas Rangers
Beach
Short
Bourke
Makay
Ringwold
Haynes
Carri¢s
Lorenzo Garcia
Plata Blanco
Sisto Longoria
Retinal
Ringgold
Brownsville
Department of Justice
Burke
Langhorne
United States
Tartillas Ranch
Tartillas
Mexico
Rourke
Sherman Hoar and the Hoar Legacy in History
New York Truth profiles Sherman Hoar a Massachusetts Democrat in Congress and highlights his lineage to Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar a prominent Boston jurist and Lincoln era figure. The piece notes Ebenezer's independence at the Justice Department and his failed Supreme Court confirmation, plus family ties to the famed Saturday Club and Boston Concord intellectual circle. It remarks on family intellect and humor, contrasting George F Hoar with hymn writing and politics.
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Sherman Hoar
New York
Congress
Massachusetts
Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar
Concord
Grant
Ebenezer
Department of Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Judicial
Ae Cousan
Boston
Emerson
Agassiz
Lowell
Cambridge
George F Hoar
Remarkable gastric experiment in Detroit on immigrant patient
Detroit doctors at the Michigan College of Medicine are trialing gastric juice treatments on Martin Hennenberg, a recent immigrant with a blocked esophagus. A stomach opening provides nourishment via a rubber tube as researchers test gastric juice effects on foods and disease germs, comparing with Beaumont’s St Martin work.
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Detroit
Mich
Martin Hennenberg
Alexis St. Martin
Hennenberg
Michigan College of Medicine
St. Martin
Hat
Dr. Beaumont
R. Bellis
Twenty Drowned in Cauca River Boat Accident
A Dec 4 Panama Star dispatch notes a Cauca river boating tragedy near Paso de Aarana. In a trial run of a steam launch carrying about 40 people the engine failed, the boat drifted urgesingly, people were swept by tree branches, and the craft capsized. All aboard who remained aboard perished.
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New York
Panama Star and Herald
Bogota
Jose Maria Mejia
Paso de Aarana
Cauca
Eveny
Dogs of War roll honors brave battle dogs across eras
A French paper lists famed war dogs such as Bob the Grenadier Guards mastiff and White-paw, Patte Blanche, with stories of Crimea, Austerlitz, and Russia. Mustache, Miers, Pompon, Loutoute, Mor tico, and Mustapha are cited for feats and injuries. Mustapha reportedly earned a pension after aiding English gunners at Gatenoy.
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Court Journal
Bob
Grenadier Guards
Patte Blanche
Mustache
Marengo
Austerlitz
Marshal Lanner
Brecedie
Russia
Miers
Pompon
Loutoute
Straille
Ink Kermap
Beat
Mortico
Moscow
Milan
D Mustapha
Gatenoy
Lis Mpeller
Itia
Mustapha
George II
Gen Meigs Mustered Out and Dies in Washington
Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs noted engineer and quartermaster general of the U.S. Army dies at his Washington residence Friday morning. Born May 3, 1816 in Augusta Georgia he graduated West Point in 1836 and led Fort Pickens construction and later commanded supplies for Union armies. He served with Sherman at Savannah and oversaw logistics from Washington, aiding operations near Richmond Goldsboro and Raleigh.
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Montgomery C. Meigs
United States
Washinggton
Augusta
Charles D. Meigs
Vincent Meigs
Meigs
Franklin
University of Pennsylvania
West Point Military Academy
Ors Pickens
Pensacola
Fort Pickens
Eleventh Infantry
United States Army
Rarsere
Ater Moners
Bull Rup
Chakage
Bn En
Butler
Thant
James and Potomac
Richmond
Sherman
Savannah
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Quartermaster’s Department
Washington
The Last Division
A classroom exchange on fractions as a teacher asks how many pieces result from dividing meat among eight family members. Students respond with one eighth, then sixteenths, then thirty seconds, progressing through repeated cuts in a simple arithmetic dialogue.
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