Wyoming Statehood Effort and Western Organization News
Senator Platt of Connecticut will introduce Wyoming statehood legislation in the Senate tomorrow under the territorial convention framework. A Western organization plan includes a furnished headquarters for states and territories, with key figures Stewart, Carter, and Carey named to push the effort.
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Washington, D. C
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Connecticut
Senate Committee On Territories
Wyoming
Senate
Colorado
Dakota
Nevada
Washington
California
Montana
Idaho
Stewart
Carter
Carey
Wyomina
Hippolyte Feared As Unrest Grows In Haytien Ports
From New York December 9 the steamship Aline reports dissatisfaction with Hippolyte ruling in Haytien ports. Citizens feared the new president’s taxation and harsh measures during his northern port visits. A separate Cincinnati report notes Bridget Byrne, 70, a market woman, stabbed to death. before dying she accused neighbor John Smith, who was arrested. The murder appears motivated by robbery.
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New York
Aline
Haytien
Haytiens
Cincinnati
Dee
Dee Bridget Byrne
John Smith
Smith
Man Fatally Shoots Son-in-Law Then Kills Himself in Caseville
In Caseville Michigan on a December afternoon 73 year old Richard Clark fired at his son-in-law Richard McKendrig, wounding him seriously. Clark then, in view of several witnesses, shot himself dead. Authorities cite family troubles as motive.
Montana lynching in Geeinsnung Kentucky case
Jack Turner who last Wednesday killed Motley Williams, son of Hon. M. Williams, was taken from jail by a mob early this morning and hanged. The incident follows Williams's death and local outrage.
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Geeinsnung
Jack Turner
Motley Wiliams
Hon. M. Williams
Cashier Sillcott Charged With Forgery Fraud
Washington reports reveal cashier Sillcott forged names on thirty five notes totaling 14500 to cover racing losses. He took up the notes before fleeing and could face extradition if found in Canada. Congress probes the affair as lawmakers seek recovery for losses.
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New York
Buffalo
Albany
Congressional Committee
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Thompson
Ohio
Sillcott
Washington
Stone
Missouri
Mansion
Caruthers
Crisp
Herbert
Europe
Sillcots
Congress
Great Britain
Grand
Love tragedy ends in double murder suicide in Missouri
Casper Clispay a machinist killed John Anson then shot his daughter Mary and her sister Agnes at the Anson home. Mary died, Agnes was wounded, Clispay then shot himself and died. Michael Anson 15 was wounded in the arm. Anson died at the hospital later.
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St. Louiis
Casper Clispay
Mary Anson
John Anson
Clispay
Anson
Mary
Agnes
Michael Anson
Missouri Pacific
Fatal Fire Hits National Line Pier 38 in New York
A late afternoon blaze gutted the National Line Steamship dock at pier 38 on the North River and burned nearly to the water. At least four bodies were recovered and many others were pulled from the ruins, with several likely to die. Estimated loss stands at 250000 dollars.
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New York
National Line Steamship Company
Pier 38
North River
Bold Theft at Delaware Bank Ends with Missing Securities
John C. Patterson stood at the Delaware bank counter when an unknown man snatched Patterson’s deposit box holding $30,000 in securities and fled. Police are investigating to locate the thief and recover the items.
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Wilmindox
Del
John C. Patterson
Delaware Bank
Patterson
Senator Proposes Compensation for Soldiers in Confederate Prisons
Senator His cock introduces a bill to compensate soldiers confined in Confederate prisons for thirty days or more after their enlistment period. The plan awards three dollars per day for every day of imprisonment until discharge.
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Wasuprovon
Hiscock
No Doubt About Traxis Lianon Dispatch
Advices by steamer Atrato arriving Lisbon from Rio Janeiro report high officials adhering to the republic. The move astonishes monarchist supporters and deepens fears that the imperial government’s grip is fading and the crisis may be permanent.
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Traxis
Lianon
Atrato
Lisbon
Rio Janeiro
Republic
Attic Market Dull in Curcaco as Receipts Hit 19,000
Cattle receipts reach 19 000 with dull trading in Curcaco market. Beeves quoted around 4.10, steers about 2.85 to 4.75, stockers and feeders lower, Texas cattle around 1.50. Market softness noted amid lower demand.
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Texas
Duel with swords ends with count wounded in Pesru
A duel with swords in Pesru on December 9 saw Counts Karoly and Laser clash over a quarrel. Laser was severely wounded, details of the dispute remain unclear.
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Pesru
Karoly
Laser
Emin PashaRecovery News From Benin Dispatches
Emin Pasha shows signs of recovery in Bagamoyo as brain injury remains absent and fever subsides. Emperor William and Major Wissmann exchange cables praising Emin and Stanley for their long service and perilous journeys across Africa with German support and hospitality.
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New York Associated
Benin
Emin Pashas
Major Wissman
Emin Pasha
Bagamoyo
Themperor
Emin
Stanley
Wissmann
William
Dom Pedro II and family forced into exile in Brazil
Interviews with Dom Pedro II’s party confirm the emperor and imperial family were at Petropolis when revolution broke out. Soldiers under Tompossi captured them in bed and ordered immediate embarka tion to Lisbon. The imperial family left Rio de Janeiro, were taken to ships at Ilha Grande, then moved to Alagoas before sailing to Lisbon.
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Srazil
Lussex
Dom Pedro
Petropolis
Rio Janeiro
Sarana
de Fonseca
Brazil
Tompossci
da Fonseca
Count D’en
Isabel
Liha Grande
Alagoas
Lisbon
Dom Pedro Arrives in Lisbon Amid Diplomatic Cheer
Dom Pedro and party docked at the naval arsenal in Lisbon where King Carlos welcomed the emperor aboard the steamer. The emperor, in excellent spirits, has not shown distress from the recent Brazilian events. He has already received telegrams from European sovereigns and notables and entertained diplomats at the Braggenza hotel with simple dress.
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Dom Pedro
Lisbon
Naval Arsenal
Carlos
Braali
Rescue efforts continue at Anaconda mine complex
In Barre Montana the Anaconda shaft reopened after a ten day shutdown. A dog died after 30 minutes at 500 feet while another survived at 500 feet. Crews opened the St Lawrence shaft bulkheads and reach the 600 level to recover bodies. gas free but steam and ash halted progress. The extent of the fire damage remains unknown as teams remove fallen debris.
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Anaconda
Barre
Mont
St. Lawrence
St Lawrence
Burglar Fatally Shoots Jacoby in Home Invasion
In Kansas City on a December night August Jacoby confronted a burglar in his residence. The intruder fired a revolver wounding Jacoby who later died. the burglar escaped.
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Marglar
Kansas
Crry
Jacoby
President Harrison Visits Chicago for Auditorium Dedication
President Benjamin Harrison and party arrived in Cuerso to dedicate a grand auditorium. They were greeted by Mayor Creiger and escorted by a military guard to Ford W. Peck’s residence. He later toured the hall and held a Union League reception. An ovation awaited him at the Board of Trade.
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Harrison
Creiger
Nion
Ford W. Peck
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Bulla and Bears
Parnell ill and will not speak at Nottingham
The report from London states Charles Parnell is ill and will not address the Nottingham gathering as planned. In Amsterdam a hotel fire destroyed Swisse hotel with all inmates escaping. Washington reports treasury buys 27,000 ounces of silver for the Philadelphia mint. Whitney & Co. of New York assigns with losses around 500000. An influenza outbreak appears in St Petersburg spreading to London. An Englishman is arrested at Sebastopol for sketching batteries and fortifications.
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Philadelphia Mint
New York
Whitney & Co
Dry Goods Commission
Worth Street
Loxton
St. Petersburg
Dututh
Jay Cooke
Pacific
St. Prterspuis
Sebastopol
Beef Beef Behemoths in Beef Trust Probe
Washington testimony on the dressed beef business resumes with Dr. Charles P. Purvis of the Freedmen's Hospital as key witness. Armour & Co. holds the contract this year and last year likely in Scannel’s name. Witnesses describe exclusive selling practices by Chicago firms and boycotts against Hoover and his associates.
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Charles P. Purvis
Freedmen’s Hospital
Armour & Co
William H. Hoover
Washington
C. Carroll
Chicago
Chicago Firrms
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris
George N. Omohundro
Hoover
Davis Funeral Draws Southern Military Attendees
New Orleans reports a massive turnout for the Davis funeral as veterans from Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and Georgia gather. Guards remain at city hall and by Wednesday most of the city will mourn in dress with closures across banks and shops for the noon ceremony from the municipal building balcony overlooking Lafayette Square.
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New Orleans
South
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Lafayette Square
Baseball Brotherhood elects officers in New York
At a meeting of the brotherhood of baseball clubs this afternoon Cornelius Van Cott postmaster of this city was named president K B Talcott was chosen vice president B Robinson was elected secretary and treasurer A board of directors was also elected.
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Baseball Brotherhood
New York
The
Brotherhood of Baseball Clubs
Cornelius van Cott
K. B. Talcott
B. Robinson
Murder Charge Echoes in Rome District
James Gibson aged 23 was shot and killed by an Italian man Mark Cheebo after Gibson created a disturbance near Cheebo’s home. The incident occurred early this morning in Rome New York.
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Rome
N. Y
James Gibson
Mark Cheebo
Gibson
Cheebo
Chicago Auditorium Dedication A Parade Of Elite Guests
President Harrison and Vice President Morton attend the Chicago Auditorium dedication in Cuiiaca. Patti the famed singer entertains a 5000 strong audience as Ford W. Peck leads a $3,000,000 project. The cone shaped theater features a 175 stop organ and grand chorus.
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America
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Harrison
Morton
Halford
Clarkson
RK. A. Alger
Gresham
Fifer
Illinois
George Crook
Marriam
Minnesota
Larrabee
Iowa
Hoard
Wisconsin
Gordon
Georgia
Creiger
Peck
Auditorium Association
Adams
United States
Washington
John M. Runnelson
Madam Patti
Home
Patt
Hunter
Tive
Apollo Club
Accident in Loxvow Ballroom Sparks Fatal Burns
A large chandelier with petroleum lamps collapsed in a crowded Graferth ball room causing a fire. Several men and women were burned. two women died and others suffered life changing injuries. The disaster occurred Thursday night in Worribio.
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Worribio
Loxvow
Dee G
Graferth
Shella
Verde River flood cripples railroad bridge and mining dam
Rain fell for five days totaling 4.76 inches. A Prescott & Arizona Central passenger train crossed a Verde River bridge that went down, with the engine and one car into the river. no injuries. The Etta mining dam and ditch were washed out causing about 80,000 dollars in damage, and stock is reported drowned in the Verde valley.
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Verde River
Prescott & Arizona Central Railroad
Etta Mining Company
Verde Valley
Defense attorney questions circumstantial evidence in Cronin case
Forest resumes for the defense arguing the case rests on questionable circumstantial evidence and a clan feud. He attacks prosecution witnesses tied to Clan na Gael and says the testimony misleads by overfull memory and timing. He notes the blows on Cronin's head may not have caused death and predicts continuing session tomorrow.
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Cireaco
Forest
Clan-Na-Gael
Clan-na Gael
Poisoning Strikes Tacoma Family In Bread Mixup
The Foyle family of Tacoma Washington, including the mother three children and a hired girl, were all poisoned yesterday by poison mixed into flour used for bread. Prompt medical aid likely prevented fatalities.
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Tacoma
Wash
Woman Prisoner Fatally Hides Guard With Hatchet
Mollie Brown, inmate in Leavenworth Kansas, struck guard P. T. Hanks on the head with a hatchet during an attempt to subdue her in the women's ward. Hanks died from the mortal wound after the attack in the penitentiary.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Mollie Brown
Penitentiary
P. T. Hanks
Hanks
Deadly Wires Claim Lineman at 156th Street Corner
Paul Clausen, a lineman, was electrocuted while working a pole at Third Avenue and 156th Street. Neighbors and Thomas Smith attempted rescues using ropes and a hatchet to sever live lines. Clausen died on scene. his wife, expectant, faced the harrowing sight.
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New York
Paul Clausen
Third Avenue
156Th Street
Thomas Smith
Clausen
Congressional Proceedings Reported in Early December
Washington notes from December 9 report the House chaplain's reference to Jeff Davis's death and Lincoln quotes. A new rules resolution authorized committee appointments, with Payne adding duties as disbursing officer. Committees named include Ways and Means, On Expenditure, On Elections, and On Mileage. adjournment set for Wednesday. Senate actions include Idaho and Wyoming admission bills and a sugar industry study, with executive business discussed before adjourning at 2:10 PM.
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Jeff Davis
Lincoln
Cannon
Illinois
Committee On Rules
Payne
New York
Ways and Means
McKinley
Burrows
Bayne
Dingley
McKenna
Lafolette
Gear
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Houk
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Moore
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Townsend
Pennsylvania
Williams
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Dec
Senate
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Wyoming
Committee On Agriculture
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