Notable British and American Figures in 19th Century Curiosities
Numerous brief notes recount debates by Joseph Choate in New York and Curzon's India viceroy role. Other items cover Galileo manuscripts in Rome, Deibler the French executioner, Morrill's land grant bill, and oddities from New York mortality stats to Klondike gold and U S postal history. The mix includes rail robberies, Alaska mining, and a Pineh Austria mayor’s criminal double life.
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Doings of a Week Complete Review of Global Happenings
A crowded recap of political maneuvers in Congress and the Senate including Mason on expansion, ambassadors named to Britain and Austria Hungary, and Alaska criminal law bills. Reports cover revenue gains, counterfeit money, and cabinet events plus notable deaths, elections, battles, and corporate moves across the United States and abroad.
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Sharkey Victorious in New York Heavyweight Bout
Tom Sharkey, the American sailor, defeated Kid McCoy in a bout at Levee Athletic Club New York on January 11. Sharkey landed hard blows and secured victory by the tenth round of what was to be a six round championship contest.
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Irish-American pugilist stakes big bet for Sharkey fight
Cleveland January 11 Fitzsimmons declares he will fight Sharkey within three weeks if Sharkey posts a ten thousand dollar side bet. New York January 12 Tom O Rourke Lenox Athletic Club reports Tuesday night receipts near forty thousand dollars with Sharkey earning fifteen thousand and the losers five thousand.
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Sailor Puglist
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Records Destroyed at Mine Workers Convention Loss
Pittsburgh and Padania report during the United Mine Workers convention a night shift audit left with a missing portion of the ledger. Thirteen pages torn and many others blurred. an alarmed investigation followed as the theft prompted calls for sealing delegate credentials and delaying financial records.
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Vermont Senate Appointment Change In Montpelier
Gov Smith named Fifield as U S senator nominee to replace the late Dustin Murfsville. Family reasons led Fifield to decline. Jonathan Noss of St. Johnsbury accepted, resigning as Vermont Supreme Court chief justice. Born April 20, 1828 in Waterford, Noss was elected to the court in 1870 and became chief justice in 1880.
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Murder and lynching report shocks Gulf area
A white widow Nancy Welch was murdered near Harper's Cross Roads Chatham County by Maury Jones a Black man. He confessed and was lynched by a mob of about 50 in Washington. The report notes regional violence and a separate international political note about US peace negotiations.
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News and Observer
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Chath County
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Richmond
Ragan Attacks Miles as Liar in War Probes
In hearings before the war investigating committee, Major General Miles faces harsh charges from General Ragan who calls him a liar and accuses him of scandal. A commission letter asks Ragan to revise his testimony to remove vituperative language before publication.
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Trial and political notes span Quay case and other items
The report covers the dismissal of a conspiracy case against a Quay family member and state official, delays in trial, and bail. notes on the Steel industry merger in Pittsburgh. Beveridge’s nomination for U S Senator in Indiana after Republican caucus. Congress thanks to Red Cross in Armenia and Cuba. Carnegie offer for a Washington library building. Hong Kong dispatch on Americans returning to Manila. a man’s fatal fall at a Chicago depot. and Depew’s unanimous U S Senate nomination by New York Republicans.
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DINGLEY DIES IN WASHINGTON AT HOME
Republican leader from Maine Nelson Dingley Jr dies in Washington on a Friday night from heart failure caused by extreme weakness due to pneumonia. He had been unconscious most of the day and died without awareness. His sons Miss Edith Dingley and AJ M Dingley were present.
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Dingley Jr. Named Maine Governor and House Speaker
The article recounts Nelson Dingley Jr.’s rise from state politics to governor of Maine and later election as speaker of the house. It notes his early life, service in the legislature, and repeated nominations, highlighting his long career and influence in 19th century Republican circles.
Choate Named as New York Plenipotentiary to Great Britain
Washington reports the president sent to the senate the nomination of Joseph I Choate of New York for plenipotentiary to Great Britain and other posts. The long political career notes his Harvard education and firm law practice, with leadership roles in the Union League Club of New York. The piece also mentions nominations involving Charlemagne Tower and other diplomats, context on party alignment, and prior candidacies in Indiana and for president of the electoral college.
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Financial report from the bank on September deposits and resources
A terse summary shows the bank’s largest vessel, a view of resources as of December 1, with increases tied to September deposits. It notes deposits rising from September and the cash on hand at Torrie, with bills redis, and a decrease in payments compared with September statements.
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Frozen to death near Mancork Michigan reported by Tribune
Dueling a bilaird bere lot t Friday Mes Thomas Uren and his daughter and son aged four and eight were found frozen to death. Bodies recovered Thursday from a half mile from their home after a visitor searched the area.
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Desperate Battle Fails to Contain Yemeni Rebellion
From Constantinople dated Jan 1 a major battle near Shanel ended with heavy casualties among insurgents and Turkish troops. A Turkish advance toward Sasbely was ordered as rebels seize control of key towns and districts signaling a widening rebellion across Yemen and adjacent regions.
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Havana Police Chief Relieved Amid Defense Transfer
Havana dispatch reports Col. Moulton of the Sevena inuis regiment removed from police duty and to hand department papers to Joly Gary Evins who seems to be Havana’s mayor. A Cuban police chief likely to be appointed. Col. Moulton to rejoin his regiment due to temper clashes with Gen. Ludlow and a stricter policing plan. Details of the discard remain unclear.
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Fire and tragedy mix in Chattanooga trial and other tales
Chronicles a murder trial of Robert Parker in Chattanooga over James Cummings’ death, with Parker’s brother Jeff on the stand. Also reports on industrial accidents at Sheffield and Bethlehem furnaces, a suspected Santiago rumor, a near-miss at a Tennessee school, and various local incidents across the region.
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Sketches and banquets amid duchess and Astor lore
A drawn scene recalls the duchess of Ha and Mr. Astor in a Thamesfront banquet setting. The tale contrasts old English abbey legends with high society chatter and a London salon mood. A separate Chicago anecdote features a wax porter and a preacher misadventure, ending with social irony about appearances.
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