Stage Robbery Reports Across West and California
From Galveston to San Francisco dispatches recount bold robberies. In Cisco special at Brownwood a stage was attacked by a lone highwayman. a passenger fired, the assailant returned fire, no injuries, stage fled. In Huntington a group of seven robbed F Tyler merchant of 15000 in cash and drafts and 12000 to paymaster. no police in county, bandits likely to escape with loot.
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Galveston
Tex
Cisco
Brownwood
San Francisco
Huntington
Ogn
F. Tyler
Recount Tightens Creek Chief Election At Okmulgee
In Muskogee December 19 the Greek council at Okmulgee orders a vote recount for the principal chief and the court. Spiehe wins by thirty seven votes and is sworn in with a second chief also taking the oath amid disputes over a previous fraudulent count. A large majority in both houses supports Spiehe.
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Muskogee
I. T
Okmulgee
Spiche
Perryman
Spiehe
The Proteus Inquiry Opens With Testimony
The Proteus court of inquiry re assembled today with Powell acting as chief signal officer in Hazen’s absence. He testified Lieutenant Caziare drafted a supplementary instruction outlining Garlington’s conduct in the expedition, reflecting Caziare’s views rather than Hazen’s orders.
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Washington
Proteus Court of Inquiry
Powell
Hazen
Caziare
Garlington
Caxiare
Hasen
Littleton Island
Warehouse Fire Destroys Baltimore Warehouses
A morning blaze at three Baltimore warehouses on Union dock destroyed Warehouse No. 1 and part of the others. About two thousand bales suffered loss as firemen battled the flames. Damage estimated at 50 000 dollars. Captain William Dunn, Joseph V. Dougherty and Bradley were injured by a falling wall.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Warehouse Company
Union Dock
William Dunn
Joseph V. Dougherty
Bradley
Mayor Quintana Released After Mexico Train Robbery Charge
Pablo Quintana, mayor of New Laredo, arrested by military authorities on charges of complicity in a Mexican National railway train robbery, was released on General Gomez order. A parade followed as a committee promised to produce him before the court, with death the stated penalty for the offense. The robbery occurred in Tamaulepa.
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Galveston
Tex
Tamaulepa
Dynamiters on Trial in Edinburgh for Glasgow Outrages
In Edinburgh McDermott and others faced trial for dynamite outrages in Glasgow. Dr Dupree testified Dease's box contents matched the Glasgow explosion material. Police found Irish agitation papers at the prisoners’ house while Lanier described the Fenian oath and aims. The prosecution rested after Lanier testified. the defendants denied the charges.
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Edinburgh
McDermott
Glasgow
Dupree
Dease
Liverpool
Canal Bridge
Fossil Park Road
Ww. Lanier
Dublin
K. Poole
Lanier
Novel Florestan Cologne Warns Against Imitations
Consumers urged to beware imitator fragrances as delicate odor of Florestan cologne is described as unique. Certificates stamp each bottle with signature of Hiscox & Co. New York to verify authenticity.
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Florestan
Hiscox & Co
New York
Seligmans sue railroad over stock levy in supreme court
Isaac and Louis Seligman of London and James Seligman of New York sue St. Louis & San Francisco railroad and William C. Wilson in the United States supreme court to restrain the sale of 222500 dollars of stock levied to satisfy a 75000 dollar judgment linked to railroad construction now part of the St. Louis & San Francisco line in western Missouri.
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St. Louis
Isaac and
Louis Seligman
London
James Seligman
New York
United States Supreme Court
San Francisco
Anti Secret Society League Formed By Philadelphia Convention
The Philadelphia Christian convention met to form an anti secret society league. Delegates urged Christians to oppose secret societies and prayed for enlightenment. Rev. J P Stoddard and Lincoln College president Blanchard spoke as officers were chosen and resolutions denouncing secret societies and the Masonic lodge were adopted. The convention condemned the Grand Army of the Republic as a dangerous and useless secret organization.
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Philadelphia
Christian Convention
Antisecret Society League
J P. Stoddard
Blanchard
Lincoln College
Ilinois
Masonic Lodge
Grand Army of the Republic
Senate confirms several federal appointments this week
The senate confirmed Walter Evans as commissioner of internal revenue and Albert A. Wyman as treasurer of the United States along with Edward Graves as assistant treasurer. Indian agents named include Sidney D. Waters Colville agency Washington territory J S Gardner Ouray agency Utah Elisha W Davis Uintah agency Utah Oliver Wood Neasday agency Washington territory Benjamin W Thompson West Virginia Sisseton agency Dakota and Sanderson R Marten Shoshone agency Wyoming. A conference among Speaker Carlisle’s supporters recommended delaying committee appointments until Monday to avoid errors and allow a full list of committees to be prepared. No official committee makeup yet.
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Washington
Senate
Walter Evans
Internal Revenue
Albert A. Wyman
United States
Edward Graves
Sidney D. Waters
Connecticut
Colville
Washington Territory
J.S. Gardner
Colorado
Ouray Agency
Utah
Elisha W. Davis
Uintah Agency
Oliver Wood
Ohio
Neasday
Benjamin W. Thompson
West Virginia
Sisseton Agency
Dakota
Sanderson R. Marten
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Friends of
Carlisle
Morrison
Ophir mining election ends in Flood victory in San Francisco
In a bitter contest Flood wins the Ophir mining election with 50 922 votes against Sharon's 48 855. The trustees chosen include Flood backers and Sharon’s faction, with T L Flood credited for the win. Secretary reports a balance of $6500 after indebtedness. stock trades at 20 cash.
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San Francisco
Ophir
Flood
Sharon
McCoy
Nevada
Morrow
Robinson
Band of California
W. H. Wright
O, L
Weller
Con
O’conner
Charles Fish
R. H
Follis
Harmon
Morris Scmidt
Dobinson
Nolmes
T. L. Flood
Guilford Soon Hanged in May Outrage Case
In Kinston North Carolina Guilford Soon a Black man was hanged today for the brutal assault on widow Jones in May last The execution drew thousands as the death was instantaneous according to the report
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Kinston
N. C
Czar Injured in Hunting Accident
Berlin reports the Czar was thrown from a wagon while hunting and injured his right shoulder. Initial fears were grave, but a telegram to Kaiser Wilhelm says the injury is not serious.
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Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Louisiana Convention Renominates McEnry On First Ballot
Baton Rouge December 20 Governor McEnry was renominated on the first ballot. The convention named Clay Noblock for lieutenant governor Major E A Burke for state treasurer J M Cunningham for attorney general and Oscar Arroyo for secretary of state.
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Baton Rouge
McEnry
Clay Noblock
Major E. A. Burke
J. M. Cunningham
Oscar Arroyo
French Capture Sontay Outposts After Fierce Engagement
In Sontay region, French forces seized five fortified villages amid stubborn Chinese resistance. Casualties ran to 200 men and 150 officers for France, with 7,000 under Admiral Courbet. 4,000 fought in the action and the rest held in reserve. Chinese still held Sontay fortress.
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Hong Kong
Sontay
Courbet
Northwestern Trade Suffers From Northern Pacific Opening
San Francisco merchants report a sharp drop in trade with the northwest after the Northern Pacific opens. Freight to Oregon and Washington territory has fallen about seventy five percent. Four months ago three steamers a week were needed, two months later two were enough, and now one every five days suffices.
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San Francisco
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Washington Territory
Burial Obsequies for Congressman Haskell Held
In Lawrence Kansas on December 20 the burial of late Congressman Haskell was held. The body was carried to Oak Hill Cemetery under De Molay Commandery Knights Templar escort, as an immense crowd watched. At the grave the services were solemn and the congressional committee bade farewell to Mrs Haskell before a 2 30 pm special train departed for the east.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Haskell
Oak Hill Cemetery
de Molay Commandery
Knights Templar
Congressional Committee
East
Post masters named in Washington December list
Washington December 20 list of postmasters includes Jeremiah McKean Boise City Idaho Charles L Palmer Baker City Oregon H G Stanton Roseburg Oregon Ellen E Doolittle Cheney W T William O Matzger Dayton W T Sammon E Sampson New Tecoma W T Charles W Spalding Laramie City Wyo J N Lander Silver Reef Utah Sam W Chubbuck Gold Hill Nevada Lewis H Cutter Livermore Cal Charles Hopgood Marysville Cal Alexander T Laverly Boulder Col
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Washington
Jeremiah McKean
Boise City
Idaho
Charles L Palmer
Baker City
Oregon
H. G. Stanton
Roseburg
Ellen 8. Doolittle
Cheney
W. T
William O’matzger
Dayton
Sammon
E. Sampson
New Tecoma
Charles W. Spalding
Laramie City
Wyo
J. N. Lander
Silver Reef
Utah
Sam W. Chubbuck
Gold Hill
Nevada
Lewis H. Cutter
Livermore
Cal
Charles Hopgood
Marysville
Alexander
T. Laverly
Boulder
Col
Hancock Receives Grand San Francisco Reception
In San Francisco on December 20 Hancock was feted at a pavilion event attended by Governor Stoneman Mayor Bartlett state and federal officials and a detachment of state militia Five thousand invitations were issued. The crowd stood and cheered as the general entered the hall and the mayor introduced him. Hancock replied and left a strong impression on attendees.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Palace Hotel
Stoneman
Bartlett
President heads to New York as pay issue rises
The president has gone to New York while the house debates granting a month's extra pay to discharged employees. Frelinghuysen releases a letter to Minister Lowell ending the Clayton-Bulwer treaty debate, calling the treaty voidable but hopeful for a future solution. The treasury bought 400000 ounces of silver for mint delivery and Dolph introduces a vessel entry bill drafted in the treasury.
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Washington
New York
House
Frelinghuysen
Lowell
Treasury
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Dolph
Treasury Department
United States
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Immaculate Grays
The advertisement extols Parker's Hair Balsam for exceptional cleanliness and a remarkable effect on gray hairs. It claims that with occasional use gray hairs become impossible to show. The tone emphasizes easy use and appealing results for hair care.
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Parker
Washington Letter on Holiday Season in Capital Society
The Washington letter describes a festive December scene in Pennsylvania Avenue with shoppers, displays, and social arrivals led by Mrs. Carlisle and Mrs Becc Kentucky socialites, reforms in dining, late ball hours, and the claim that Washington society centers on contribution to others. It notes Roscoe Conkling arguing for Edison in patent cases and hints at Conkling’s wealth and future retirement plans.
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Washington
National Capital
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carlisle
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Capital
Beck
George Washington
New York
Board of Appeals
the Patent Office
Roscoe Conkling
Edison
Bell
Senate
Mr. Conkling
London
Senate Gallery
Conkling
Law
Lennox
Dand and the Bird Contest Turns Tense in Evening Room
In a crowded room a grim battle unfolds as Dand and his backer confront rivals. A tense exchange and sharp knocks echo while a dramatic display of temper and fatigue tests spirits before an unexpected turn toward victory or setback.
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Spo
Fragmentary OCR Note from Market Report
An unreadable OCR passage mentions be cuts and averages with numbers like 22,500 and inches. The text references a Mr Batte bone and a butcher, but specifics and context are unclear.
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Y Weshly Deater
F B. Morrow
Proteus Inquiry
Dynamiters
Czar
Capital Notes
the Stockgromers’' National Bank
Cheyenne
United States Depository— Capital
Thomas Sturgis
Hay
Cashier
Rend Ab
Sina
Geo. G. Masten
Cor Sixteenth and
Ferguson Streets
Schlitz
Milwaukee Beer
Fr. E. Warren
Mercantile
Crockery
Sport FC
Jim
Victorio Pliment
Sone
Banl
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