Western appointments reward western interests in Reed plan
Washington December 21 western Republicans rejoice at Speaker Reed’s committee picks expanding western influence. Dorsey Nebraska chairs banking Carter Montana mines and mining Funston Kansas agriculture Strubbs Iowa territorial Perkins Kansas Indian Conger Iowa coinage Terrill Kansas invalid pensions Herman Oregon Indian depredations Western lands seats filled by Turner Kansas Hall Minnesota Lacey Iowa Pickler Dakota Townsend Colorado Carey Wyoming plus military affairs. Senate confirms J W Meldrum secretary Wyoming territory W A Richards surveyor general LeRoy Grant receiver Cheyenne land office F M Foote receiver Evanston land office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Empire
Dorsey
Nebraska
Carter
Montana
Funston
Kansas
Strubbs
Iowa
Wyoming
Perkins
Conger
Terrill
Herman
Oregon
Public Lands
Turner
Hall
Minnesota
Lacey
Pickler
Dakota
Townsend
Colorado
Carey
Senate
J. W. Meldrum
Wyoming Territory
W. A. Richards
LeRoy Grant
Cheyenne
Congress Passes Joint Resolution on Territorial Fixtures
Washington December 21 Congress considered a joint resolution donating fixtures used by territorial governments of Washington and Montana. Other work included bills on a uniform nationwide bankruptcy system and a census act amendment to raise supervisor pay, plus remarks on patent withholding and 1880 census delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Montana
Plumb
Secretary of the Interior
Union Pacific
Senate
M. Porter
Ingalls
Two Millen Failure Rocks Saugerties Industry
Avitany New York report of J B Sheffield & Sons insolvency in Saugerties with its envelope mill and bindery also shut. The two million plus liabilities affect four other firms, with assets hard to value, amid signs of broader business collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avitany
N. Y
J. B. Sheffield & Sons
Saugerties
Sheffield & Sons
J. B. Preble & Co
Saugerties Blank Book Company
J. J. Preble & Co
New York
Daniel Sloat & Co
Wabash Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Brazil's Chief Dying Sparks Succession Scramble
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch says Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, head of Brazil's Provisional government, is dying. Analysts fear a leadership void and a possible ministry reshuffle that could trigger political upheaval.
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Lonpox
Rio Janeiro
Marshal Deodora da Fonseca
Provisional Government of
Brazil
Marshall da Fonseca
French Cabinet Abandoned as Influenza Strikes Leaders
President Carnot suffers influenza and several ministers including Tirard Frecyuet Spuller and Faye are ill. Hip condition and disease force the cabinet council to be abandoned in Paris.
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Paris
Carnot
Tirard
Frecyuet
Spuller
Faye
Conviction in Navassa Case Jury Finds Guilty on Murder and Manslaughter
In Baltimore Dee the jury returned first degree murder verdicts against Henry Jones and Cassar Fisher for the death of Thomas N Foster. Seven other defendants were found guilty of manslaughter in the Navassa case.
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Navassa
Baltimore
Dee
Avansa Cane
Thomas N. Foster
Henry Jones
Cassar Fisher
Woman Kills Man After Alleged Assault Near Cottage Grove
Mrs. Margaret Taylor of Lane County living near Cottage Grove shot and killed Marion P. Martin, aged 70, after he allegedly attacked her in her home while her husband was away. The coroner's jury exonerated her. Martin, an elder pioneer, had a history of domestic cruelty. Public sentiment supported the killing.
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Portland
Margaret Taylor
Cottage Grove
Lane County
Marion P. Martin
Martin
Martin Martin
Powderly Not Yet Arrested in Scranton Warrant
Constable Washabaugh of West Moreland county filed a warrant for General Powderly in Scranton. Alderman Fuller refused endorsement due to lack of specific charge. A judge advised against arrest. Powderly plans to sue Callaghan for libel and file his correspondence with his lawyers.
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Powderly
Scranton
Washabaugh
West Moreland County
Workman Powderly
Fuller
Callaghan
British Car Makers Buyout Syndicate Formed in London
A ten million dollar syndicate forms to buy and run British car manufacturers on American patents. Bristol boot and shoe firms lock out workers, leaving nine thousand unemployed. Five bodies from the steamer Cleddy washed ashore after sinking near the Isle of Wight. OBrien v Salisbury new trial motion for slander is dismissed. claim that jurors were misdirected.
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London
Bristol
Cleddy
Isle of Wright
William O'Brien
Lord Salisbury
O'Brien
Salisbury
Electric Flashes From Across The Nation
In Owatonna Minnesota today Christ Batz killed his wife and then committed suicide in a drunken rage. In Akron Ohio last night a family of three died from gas asphyxiation from a coal stove. In Atlanta Georgia Henry Grady’s condition worsens as pneumonia and nervous exhaustion threaten his health.
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Owatonna, Minn
Christ Batz
Akron
Ohio
Wilhelm
Atlanta
Henry Grady
Burglary and murder in Tarentum jewelry store
In Tarentum Pa at about 10 30 p m three men broke into Paul Rutterts jewelry store and attempted to steal valuables. Mrs Ruttert confronted one robber and was shot dead by another. Ruttert discovered upstairs later and the thieves escaped with the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarentum
Paul Ruttert
Sheffield & Sons and Preble Co Failures Detail Assets
The liabilities of J B Sheffield & Sons and J Q Preble & Co, blank book firms, total nearly 2 million dollars though exact figures are not yet known. Sheffield & Sons show about 1.2 million in assets with a 363000 mortgage. the Saugertie company has assets of 400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixaston
Dee
J. B. Sheffield & Sons
Blank Book Company
J. Q. Preble & Co
Sheffield & Sons
Saugertie Company
Emin Pasha defense urged in Stanley attack
National Zet Jag attacks Stanley over Emin Pasha remarks. It argues Stanley aims to answer a reproach that Emin’s troubles stem from Stanley’s rescue efforts and insist Emin must speak for himself before conclusions are drawn.
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Stanley
Bentin
Dee
Zet- Jag
Emin Pasha
Enin
Emin
Slavin Bound Over for Dec 21 Prize Fight
Pugilist Slavin, slated to meet Jem Smith tomorrow in the Belgium ring, was arrested at Margate on the way to the venue. He appeared before a magistrate and was bound over in 400 pounds to keep the peace as a large crowd of sporting men headed for the rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Consolidation Plan for N D A and National Progressives
Officials of the N D A and the National Progressive Miners union prepared a joint address outlining a proposed amalgamation of the two organizations. The plan aims to combine the groups without sacrificing core features of either body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convsnes
Dee
N. D. A. No. Tag
National Progressive Miners’ Union
Miners Return to Work in Monongahela Valley
Nearly all coal miners resume in Monongahela Valley, agreeing to half cent per bushel advance. About 1,000 men back at work, after two months on strike, with operations to start in ten days.
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Premavad
Monongahela Valley
Hays
Brazil Forbids Culver Family From Country
John Culver, the Cronin juror, claims he was wronged. A fatal railway accident occurs at Hastings Nebraska, prompting investigations and safety reviews.
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Hastings
Neb
Dom Pedro Exiled as Brazil Sets Election Dates
Rio de Janeiro reports an executive decree fixes September 15 as the general election date and November 15 for a constitutional assembly meeting. It bans ex-Emperor Dom Pedro and all royal family members from Brazil and condemns Senato Martino, governor of Rio Grande do Sul, to transportation for treason. The decree recalls the 1,000,000 milreys grant and suspends his civil list allowance.
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Rio Janeiro
Constitutional Assembly
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Viscount de Ource Preto
Carlos Alfonzo
Senato Martino
Rio Grande Do Sul
Juror Culver Defends Cronin Case Conduct
John Culver, juror in the Cronin case, responds to newspaper criticism by arguing juries must follow law and evidence rather than public opinion. He criticizes sensational interviews, letters of others not sworn to try the case, and State Attorney Longnecker for acting beyond his duties as prosecutor. He notes personal attacks and insinuations connected to his religion and family.
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Chticago
John Culver
Cronin
The
Daily News
Longnecker
Veret
Rallway Accident at Hastings Claims Two Killed
In Hastings at the crossing with the Burlington and Missouri River line a St Joseph and Grand Island freight train could not stop on snow covered rails and struck a passenger train. Fireman James Caspill and Brakeman James Martin died. The passenger train engineer is seriously hurt and other passengers were shaken but escaped with minor injuries.
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Rallway
Hastings
Lincoln
Neb
St Joseph and
Grand Island
Burlington and Missouri River
James Caspill
James Martin
Oregon Short Line Stockholder Circular Expected Soon
The Oregon Short Line will issue a circular detailing a complex exchange plan with Union Pacific. It proposes $4,957,000 new consolidated mortgage bonds and 14,873 shares of stock to its holders, with UP taking bonds and shares and offering them to its own stockholders. Payments may begin in January at 25 percent per month with possible advances and interest adjustments.
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Oregon Short Line
Boston
Union Pacific
Cleveland Persecuted for Charity Requests
In New York on December 21 ex president Cleveland refused a solicitor's request to use his name for the Women's hospital fund. He noted many demands for aid from various quarters and said he plans to leave New York to escape these solicitations, though he would consult Mrs Cleveland first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Women’s Hospital
Cleveland
Grant Purchases 651 Acres Near Chicago for Locomotive Plant
R S Grant of New York buys 651 acres six miles west of Chicago city hall. Plan to move Grant Locomotive works from Patterson New Jersey to the site with part of land to be platted for sale. First locomotive plant west of Pittsburgh. FE 5 Jetterey, late Illinois Central general manager, will supervise. Old Patterson plant abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
City Hall
R. S. Grant
New York
Grant Locomotive Works
Patterson
N. J
Pittsburg
Jetterey
Ilinois Central Railroad
Dr Cronin Defended and Expelled as Traitor
The article states Dr Cronin was charged as a dynamiter and expelled as an alleged traitor to the Irish cause after friends released a document by him denouncing the dynamite key of the triangle. Dan Coughlin served on the trial committee.
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Cronin
Dan Coughlin
Ah Sing Lashes for Outraging Girl in Calgary
The Heathen Chines Ah Sing was severely whipped by order of authorities in Calgary yesterday after attempting to outrage a young girl. He cried out loudly from the first stroke of the cat.
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Winnives
Dec
Ah Sing
Baum Willi Push Examinations For Pension Claims
Pension Commissioner Baum orders immediate examination of all pending cases with insufficient evidence. A completed files list will track cases ready for action. Chiefs must devote five days weekly to these cases and Saturdays to pending files. Evidence status and requirements will be clearly logged to speed decisions.
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Baum Willi
Wasitinaros
Baum
Union Pacific Plans New Roads and Debt Clearance
Boston December 23 President Adams of Union Pacific says Oregon Short Line Consolidated has a clear field with debts discharged by a recent settlement in which Union Pacific took bonds for advances. The line will lose about half a million this year due to Oregon Northern but remains net positive after interest. Next year deficits shrink. The Union Pacific will add mileage next year including 145 miles in Oregon Short Line to Pioche and 36 miles linking Cheyenne and Northern with Elk Horn, plus 20 miles for Kansas connections. Absent are any plans for Pacific Slope extensions or purchases as rumored.
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Boston
Adams
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line Consolidated Company
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Northern
Pacific Slope
Ways and Means Advances McKinley Customs Bill
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee debated the McKinley administration customs bill. They plan to finish the bill before tariff hearings and resume after Christmas with hearings for and against the proposed schedule. The panel also notes the treasury received over 83 thousand dollars from securities left by an embosomed cashier. Also, in three weeks, the president sent 1,429 nominations to the Senate and about 1,000 have been confirmed, mostly postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means
McKinley
Silcott
United States Treasury
Senate
Indictments for Election Frauds in First District
The grand jury returned ten indictments for election frauds in the last congressional election in Arkansas First district. Craighead county judge is indicted for failing to appoint judges from both parties as required by law. These prosecutions will impact the ongoing contest in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hevene
Ark
Craighead County
Congress
Britain investigates old Salisbury speech amid Ireland governance debate
The Sultan, raised at Spithead under her own steam after sinking near Malta in March, is reported. Liberal newspapers revive Salisbury’s twenty five year old speech to suggest the Tory premier once favored liberal Ireland policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Comino Channel
Malta
Spithead
Salisbury
Ireland
Gasometer Blast Kills Two In Asuvitti
A gasometer at the Asuvitti city gas works exploded at dawn, destroying the structure. Four men were inside repairing it. two were killed instantly and two were wounded. The accident occurred in Asuvitti, North Carolina, on December 21.
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Asuvitti
N.C
Peculiar Englishman Austen Man Shoots Himself After Refused Suit
Yesterday afternoon J J Kevan a wealthy Englishman from Liverpool shot himself after the daughter of Capt Stontforth a retired English officer living near the town refused him marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen
Tex
J. J. Kevan
Liverpool
Stontforth
Kilrain to Fight Vanquella in New Orleans January 19
Articles signed for a six round glove contest in New Orleans on January 19, 1890. Jake Kilrain and Fells Vanquella agree to a $2,000 purse, with $1,500 awarded to the winner under Queensbury rules.
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Kilrain
New Orleans
Vee
Jake Kilrain
Fells Vanquella
Marquie
Queensbury
Mixtoen Miners Buried Alive at Lame Mine
A cave collapse at the Lame mine in Angels Camp Calaveras County California yesterday buried sixteen men. Rescue prospects are nil as almost all victims have families relying on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Anonikas
Cala
Angels Camp
Calaveras County
Smith Slavin Prize Fight Ends In Draw At Bruges
Jem Smith of England and Frank Slavin of Australia fought in private grounds near Bruges. After the fourteenth round the referee ruled a draw as Smith’s supporters disrupted the bout. Slavin, though battered, appeared the better man all through, with the crowd at times violent and rumors of Slavin’s death later denied.
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Smith
Slavin
London
Brush Double Carbon Lamp Patent Upheld In Suit
Judge Gresham decides Brush Electric of Cleveland vs Fort Wayne Electric Light case in Indianapolis. All six Brush patent claims on the double carbon lamp for street lighting are sustained and deemed infringed. The patent, tested for three years, is affirmed as covering widely used night electric street lamps worldwide.
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Brush Light
Indianapolis
Gresham
Brush Electric Company of
Cleveland
Fort Wayne Electric Light Company
Brush
Disgust with Jem Smith over draw in ring verdict
London observers condemn the ruffianly conduct at ringside and the referee's draw ruling in the Smith versus Slavin bout. Slavin had dominated the fight and challenged John L. Sullivan to a title clash for $2,500 or $5,000 a side within six months, in America or Australia.
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Jem Smith
London
Smith
Slavin
John L. Sullivan
America
Australia
Tragedy in San Jose: Father Kills Daughter then Self
In San Jose California on December 23 William Eubanks a widower shot his 16 year old daughter at Los Gatos and then cut his throat in a failed suicide attempt He is expected to recover The motive cited is the daughter’s refusal to turn over wages she earned in service to him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
William Eubanks
Los Gatos
Gillman fatally shoots Walkey after sheep quarrel near North Point
On December 24 near North Point Charles Gillman shot and killed Joseph Walkey, a sheep herder, after a quarrel over sheep trespassing on Gillman’s land. Walkey fired at Gillman from close range. Gillman then used a shotgun and surrendered to the U.S. marshal.
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Sary Lane
North Point
Charles Gillman
Joseph Walkey
Gillman
Walkey
Gilman
Himelf
United States
Syndicate Buys Four Northwestern Mills and Elevators
An item reports that the CU, Washburn four mills have been sold to the Hogllah syndicate which recently acquired the Pittsburg mills and elevators. The syndicate now controls the northwest production and storage capacity.
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MinNeApolis
Itle
Washburn
Hogllah Eydicate
Pittsburg Mille and Elevators
Northwest
Russian influenza reaches Duluth and Duluth ship movements noted
The Duluth dispatch reports thirty influenza cases in the city as physicians warn of the spread. Across the country, vessels of the American evolution squadron gather at port, a large cotton compress burns in Fort Worth causing heavy losses, and numerous incidents including burglaries, a fatal knife dispute in Meadville, and a fatal freight collision near Duluth are logged.
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Minnearolis
Dee
Duluth
Lisnon
Yorktown
Fort Wort
Pest
Fottery Company
Szegedin
Wrenrra
United States
Jack Walker
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Through St. Petersburg
United States official reports from St. Petersburg describe a widespread illness nicknamed influenza with typhoid-like symptoms. By December 5 about two thirds of the city population is affected, including the emperor, with over 46,000 clinically authenticated cases and lingering debility after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Wurts
United States Legation
St. Petersburg
State Department
Russia
Siberia
Fatal Fracas in Hartley Involves Maas and Will
In Hartley, Dover County, Fred Maas and Alexander Will were drinking with friends when George Paterson accused Maas, sparking a brawl. Paterson slashed Maas, who died within minutes, and Paterson wounded the district attorney’s throat before escaping. A posse pursues Paterson as friends vow to shoot him on sight.
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Dover
Del
Hartley
Fred Maas
Alexander Will
George Paterson
John Hovey
Paterson
Maas
Dill
Miner Metcalfe Arrests After California Proposal
About a year ago Charles Metcalfe came to Mur, Watrose Mass from California and became engaged to Miss Sarah Nicker. He enticed her to invest $1000 in a mining scheme to buy Chicago stock. The stock failed to materialize and an investigation followed, resulting in Metcalfe being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrose
Mass
Charles Metcalfe
California
Sarah Nicker
Lynn
Chicago
Metcalfe
Absconding U S Treasurer Silcott Traced in Montreal
Silcott the missing US House of Representatives treasurer was found in Canada at Silcott, Montara, as of December 24. He traveled with his paramour Hermine Thibault who stayed in Montreal until Friday before heading to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montara
Silcott
United States House of Representatives
Bby
Hlerminie Thibault
Montreal
Jerminie
New York
Family Killed in Wilmette Railroad Tragedy
Three people died tonight in a railroad accident in Wilmette Illinois. Revell a former station agent at Wilmette and his wife and child were struck by a passing train while crossing the tracks. The incident occurred here this evening as a train passed.
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Wilmette, Hs
Dee
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