Various Political and Labor Notes Across States
A collage of items reports on Wyoming’s admission bill talk, union labor actions in St. Louis and Kansas, price data for union and nonunion carpenters, and Senate recess appointments. It notes Denver’s train project, schooling mandates in Wisconsin, wage habits in Toronto, and strikes in Holbrook and Wicarra. Also covered are Colorado politics, Armour testimony, and Senate straw draws for term lengths among Washington and South Dakota senators.
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United States Senate
States
Nce
Washington
Squire
Allen
South Dakota
Moody
North Dakota and Illinois senators lead on territorial issues
A collection of notes on senators Pierce and Casey securing short and long terms, proposals for new states and public lands, Powell's arid land plan with irrigation, Culom/Cullom measures, and editorial musings on politics, progress, and notable figures.
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North Dakota
Pierce
Casey
Mattock
Cyprus
Cutton
Illinois
Republican stance amid Ohio political feud in 1592
The text notes Republicans view the Cleveland Hill split with equanimity. It says Democratic factions’ fighting increases difficulty of reconciliation in 1592 and that Cleveland's allies blame Hill for last year’s defeat, with Republicans having nothing to gain from resolving the issue.
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Cleveland
Blill
Mr. Cleveland
Publican Party Favors 1892 Win by Self Strength
Philadelphia Inquirer notes the Republican party is strong enough to win in 1892 on its own merits, as in 1888, but will view with complacency the contest between Hill and Cleveland followers and the split’s effect on the race.
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Publican Party
Hill
Cleveland
Philadelphia /aquirer
Open air crops and bold book sale raise seasonal notes
Norristown ferald reports on a quirky season with strawberries grown outdoors for Thanksgiving and ice cream produced outside in Texas. Henry M Stanley reportedly sells his forthcoming book for 200000 dollars while Rider Haggard might envy Stanley’s vast field of African romance. Cleveland joins the Louisville bandana club, prompting Luzvilleans to remark about a generation of wipers.
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OrkrGon
Texas
Henry M. Stanley
Rider Haggard
Stanley
Cleveland
Louisville
Government by the people in the United States
A reflection noting the imbalance between party numbers and control across government branches. The World discusses curious features of democracy and how republicans hold government power despite Democrats being more numerous.
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United States
Knights of mind and moonlit fears in global turmoil
The North American Review contrasts Blaine and Gladstone as sword and helmeted champions of protection and free trade. Genera Lee’s sacrifices for the Confederacy are praised, while Jefferson Davis’s character is questioned. Reports speak of unrest in China with fears of rebellion and ill omens for the young emperor and empress.
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Blaine
Gladstone
Genera Lee
Jefferson Davis
China
Celestial Empire
Mountaineer readers press for The Sun in Wyoming
The Mountaineer laments not receiving The Sun and criticizing its faults when received. The note hints the paper remains valued and missed in Wyoming. It references President Harrison praising executive duties and distinguishing principles from policies.
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Harrison
Ex Senator Thurman’s Daughter Divorces Then Remarries
A former senator’s daughter obtained a divorce about a week ago and married again on Saturday. The move to California is noted as a likely influence on the parties involved.
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Thurman
Ohio
California
Melting Pot: Socialist Anarchist Harmony Debate
The dispatches hint at abolition of sentiment in states tied to the cause. Herr Most seeks unity of socialists and anarchists against the capitalistic class, while critics note that anarchy implies murder and socialism as Christian community. Colonel McClung quips on high rises and divine intervention during Cincinnati exhibition.
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Herr Most
D. W. McClung
Cincinnati
Buffington
Minneapolis
Wyoming Legislature Should Start Practical Session
The writer hopes the upcoming Wyoming legislature session will focus on practical business with no delay after a two week wait for organization last time. Too much hasty special legislation created lopsided laws. careful consideration of each measure is needed for well matured general legislation.
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Wyoming
House
Washington debutantes of the season listed
The season's debutantes include Miss Hattie Blaine daughter of the secretary and a beauty, Miss Florence Windom daughter of the secretary of the treasury, Miss Wanamaker eldest daughter of the postmaster general, Miss Almy daughter of Admiral Almy, Miss Bainbridge Hoff daughter of Commodore and Mrs Hoff, Miss Mildred Fuller fourth daughter of the chief justice, and Miss Harlan youngest daughter of Justice Harlan, with teas announced in their honor.
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Washington
Hattie Blaine
Florence Windom
the Treasury
Miss Wanamaker
Almy
Admiral Almy
Bainbridge Hoff
Commodore
Hoff
Mildred Fuller
Major Powell outlines irrigation plan for arid lands
In a New York Chamber of Commerce address Major Powell, head of the federal irrigation commission, argues half of US lands are arid and outlines cost estimates, water distribution, and the need for new land laws. He calls for nongovernment funding through bonds and stresses cooperative basin management.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
United States
Associated Press
Congressional Committee
Great West
Washington
the Sun
Major Powell
Senator Cullem
Congress
Senator Cullom
California
The
New York
Federal Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Crystal Mountain
Arkansas River
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Rio Grande
de Norte
Columbia
Locked Out Gas Workers Clash Over Strike at Manchester
The Manchester municipal gas works workers notified a strike and were locked out. Non union workers were hired and housed at the gas works. The locked out menaced, causing reduced gas supply and dimmed city lights at night. The report also notes the British ship King Robert, from Glasgow for San Francisco, was burned off Cape Horn on August 3.
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London
Manchester
King Robert
Glasgow
San Francisco
Cape Horn
National Live Stock Exchange Session Refers Plea Margarine Law
At today's session the National Live Stock Exchange presented a resolution calling repeal of the plea margarine law and addressing Texas fever stock cars and private individuals, referred to the executive committee.
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The
Live Stock Exchange
Cincaco
Dec
National Live Stock Exchange
Jefferson Davis Dies at 42 in Morning
Jefferson Davis died at 42 on December 6 in New Oxtkan. The strange record notes the date and age in a terse obituary-like line from Mouth of Jet.
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Dayina
New
Jefferson Davis
Draw in Fifteen Round Bout Between Daly and McAuliffe
In Borron on December 5 a 15 round purse bout for 1000 dollars ended in a draw between lightweights Mike Daly of Bangor and Jack McAuliffe. Daly weighed 139 pounds and McAuliffe 144. McAuliffe led early and dominated most exchanges while Daly fought defensively. Daly scored a hard right to McAuliffe’s windpipe in round two and a late hit in the eighth, but the match ended level after the final exchanges.
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Borron
Mike Daly
Bangor
Jack McAuliffe
McAulfe
Daly
McAuliffe
Electric Collage News Briefs From Various Cities
Brief firearm of short dispatches notes Jefferson Davis condition unchanged over two days. Driscoll and Powers bankers and stock brokers assigned. Zanzibar dispatch states Stanley arrived at Bagamoyo. W V Marquis files to contest lieutenant governor seat in Columarus Ohio. Lampson holds twenty two vote majority. National Wool Growers meeting forms committee to address issues for U S Wool Growers.
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Jeff Davis
Boston
Driscoll
Powers
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Zanzibar
Stanley
Bagamoyo
Columarus
Ohio
W. V. Marquis
E. L. Lampson
Washington
Fatal Mailway Accidents Across Two States
A Jersey Central work train hit laborers at Wickesparre Pennsylvania after they stepped between tracks to avoid a fast freight, killing Benjamin Polsence and William Brent and mortally injuring Stephen Steiffel and Conrad Ernst. An eastbound Pennsylvania day express wreck near Greensburg injured around a dozen, with several fatally. names include M Ul Brown, Elmer Myers, Engineer Daly, George Gray, and others.
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Jersey Central
Benjamin Polsne
William Brent
Stephen Steiffel
Conrad Ernst
Pratssure
Pennsylvania Railroad
Greensburg
M UL. Brown
Elmer Myers
Daly
George Gray
Montana's Twins Senate Fails to Quorum
Helena Montana. Den 4. All houses met but no quorum in the senate this morning. Lieutenant Governor Richards was about to adjourn when Senator Hodges moved to proceed with duties and enact necessary legislation and await final organization later. Recess taken until afternoon. lower house factions debated rules.
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Helena
Mont
Den
Senate
Richards
Hodges
Farmers Alliance Consolidates with Four Million Voters
In St Louis on December 5 a secret conference between Powderly of the Knights of Labor and President Jones of the Farmers and Laborers union produced a thorough understanding. Jones says the confederation is now an established fact and Powderly acknowledges the truth of the union's gains.
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Farmers Alliance
St. Louis
Farmers and Laborers Union of America
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Jones
Farmers and Laborers Union
Confederation
European Officers Enter Bogo moyo After Triumph
On December 5 in Zanxzimar Stanley Emin and Casati were greeted by Wissmann on Tuesday and entered Bogo moyo Wednesday morning. The town celebrated with decorations and salutes from Wissmann's force and German ships. A banquet followed with eloquent addresses. Stanley will reach Zanzibar Thursday aboard a German vessel and Emin’s people on a British man of war.
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Mantey
Zanxzimar
Stanley
Emin
Casati
Wissmann
Bogomoyo
Zanzibar
Murder in New York Over Money Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting
Antoinette Feralla was shot and killed by Asunda Buguto in a midday New York confrontation over money matters. Maria Cerase was wounded but not believed to be seriously hurt. The dispute was general and several participants escaped.
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New York
Antoinette Feralla
Asunda Buguto
Maria Cerase
Movement to form straw and rag paper trust in Chicago
A movement aims to form a straw and rag paper trust to restrict production and raise prices. Chicago will host the headquarters, with over a thousand straw and rag wrapping paper rolls in the United States involved.
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Chicago
United States
Heavy Grain Charters Reach Record Day Abroad
In Bactimone on December 5, a record grain charter day occurred with nine charters arranged to load full cargoes of general exports to Cork and other ports for January through March. The total chartered volume equals 632000 bushels.
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Bactimone
Snemaires
Cork
Death of Mrs Mills in Kalamazoo case
Kalamazoo reports that Mrs Milla, wife of an Episcopal rector, died this morning after attempting to kill her child and herself the previous night. The child may recover. temporary insanity is believed to be the cause.
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Mills
Kalamazoo
Milla
Epiacopal
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