Brice Not Yet Elected in Ohio Senate Battle
Columbus dispatch notes Brice has unanimous caucus support but faces defeat risk on joint ballot. Democrats hold five votes with three expected to be absent or unable to vote, risking a Republican retention in the Ohio senate as Defiance napp is dead and Franklin’s Lawler unlikely to recover.
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Brice
Coumans
Columbus Dispatch
Napp
Defiance
Lawler
Franklin
Munson
Licking
Shelby
Smith
Ohio
Senate
Brice Nomination Sparks Democratic Debate in Ohio
Murat Halstead touring from Denver to Cincinnati says Brice’s nomination shows money power at work and that Ohio Democrats face a hole in their opposition to monopolies. He doubts Brice’s election, noting legal and voting complexities as Knapp’s death and Sawyer’s condition narrow the Democratic tally.
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Murat Halstead
Ohio
Curiaco
Denver
Cincinnati
Brice
Halstead
Senate
New York
Columbus
Representative Knapp
Sawyer
Balters
Fifteen Die In Louisville Caisson Disaster After Air Leak
Early today three more bodies were recovered, bringing the death toll to sixteen as investigators blame the caisson weakness and a faulty trap door. Eyewitness accounts say air rush and bubbles indicated uncontrolled water entered the chamber. foreman Koch is accused of bypassing heeding Mitchell by lowering the caisson in stages. Loy Smith & Company deny negligence while awaiting further recovery efforts and statements from officials and workers.
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Louisville
Loy, Smith & Company
Willard
Koch
Mitchell
Enoch
Paralle
Murphy
Knoch
New York ex prisoners of war plan reply to Davis letter
At the New York City union of former prisoners of war annual meeting a committee was appointed to draft a reply to Jefferson Davis's recent letter on union prison treatment. The association rejected the Davis view and agreed to publish a counter letter sharing members' personal experiences in Confederate prison camps.
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New York
New York City
Union Exprisoners of War
Jefferson Davis
Old Woman Jane Speers Found Murdered in Toronto
Toronto report states Jane Speers an elderly single woman living alone was found in her home yesterday afternoon badly assaulted and choked with a test device and died a few hours later. Police have not yet identified the perpetrators and suspect she possessed considerable money.
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Toronto
Jane Speers
Miss Speers
Beggs Likely Re-elected Senior Guardian at Camp 20
Beggs is expected to be re-elected senior guardian of Camp 20 tonight in Curcago. John F. Beggs may not attend the meeting, but the outcome appears secure based on current indications.
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John F. Beggs
The
Clan-Na-Gael
Curcago
Beggs
Beggs Reinstated After Camp 20 Not Guilty Verdict
A caucus of 20 members concluded Camp 20 members found no guilt regarding a murder linked to the camp. The panel lifted suspicion and decided Beggs should return to his former position.
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Nesured
Camp 20
Beggs
Notable Deductions and Disappearances Across Cities
Amat 8 Dodd founder of Dodu's express died this afternoon. influenza reportedly disappeared from St Percesnors. Queen Christina wires improving condition of Alfonzo in Vienna. Government adopts measures to prevent outbreak after king's death. Hobbs Glidden & Co. failed with liabilities of 150000. Chicago world’s fair delegation visits Washington. Adam Schmidt and J Schlek swindled 1200 by green goodsmen near Sioux Fates. Baniberi captured Lt Gravenworth and two German officers. Lord Salisbury sees basis for amicable settlement after Gomes reply. Government to borrow 100 million francs for Tonquin railways. Parlnll’s forged letter accusation in Lonpos. J C Parish hanged for assault on daughter. Nordenfelt Gun co bankrupt. Governor Bajal imprisoned by King Mahomey. Pig iron and warrants drop in Glasgow market.
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St. Percesnors
Moscow
Mapai
Christina
Vienna
Alfonzo
Maprip
Boston
Zanzibar
Baniberi
Gravenworth
Wissmann
Paris
Tonquin
Lonpos
Parnell
Ennis Board
Raverent
J. C. Parish
Parish
London
Thorsten Nordenfelt
Maxim Nordenfelt Gun and Ammunition Company
Senegal
Bajal
Mahomey
Eviction After Miners Strike Leads to Tense Scene
Punxutawney Jan 10 Three families of striking miners are driven from their homes by sheriff and Pinkertons. Italian residents amid the uproar fire revolvers and rifles. about two hundred shots heard as Master Workman Wilson urges restraint to preserve the miners’ cause.
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Punxson Tawney
Wilson
Colored Recorder of Deeds in DC Resigns
Wasu victos Jan 10 reports the resignation of Trother the colored recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia sent to the White House at the president’s request. The new appointment is expected soon. Senator Ingalls inquiry notes $4000 in fees paid during Trother’s two years ten months in office. A congressional bill would make the position salaried.
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Wasuvictos
Trother
Colored Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
White House
Ingalls
Congress
Fanny Keener Will Live After Wounding
Jacksonville Illinois January 10 Miss Fanny Keener survives gunshot wounds inflicted by her former coachman Posten. Report says she was unjustly accused. the assailant, a longtime employee, sought revenge after dismissal and alleged disgrace.
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Fanny Keener
Jacksonville
Posten
Miss Keener
Emily
Leather Strike Ends as Workers Ordered Back Next Monday
At a meeting in Worcester, Massachusetts, Grand Master Workman Moreland announced the leather industry strike and lockout are ended. Both sides will submit to the state board of arbitration, with hearings starting next Thursday. The strike reportedly cost over $100,000.
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Womrn
Mass
Moreland
State Board of Arbitration
New York Deaths Report From Journal Bureau
New York’s death toll for the twenty four hours ending at noon today totals sixty six. Pneumonia causes fifty six deaths while bronchitis accounts for twenty one and consumption for eighteen. One death resulted from influenza without complications and eighteen from influenza coupled with other diseases mainly pneumonia.
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New York
Jan
Memphis Taxpayers Robbed in Grand Jury Indictments
The grand jury at Mearnis returned fourteen indictments against David Handen, president of Memphis taxing district, and C. L. Cullen, secretary. They face charges of embezzlement and larceny of police court fines and forfeitures from January 1886 through October 1889.
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Memphis
Mearnis
Grand Jury
David Handen
Taxing District
C. L. Cullen
The Cronin Case Recalled Strynhine Poisoning Incident
Donaldsonville La January J. W. Slayden and family found a bottle they believed held quinine. They gave pills made from its contents to their three children who died from strychnine poisoning. The misused bottle caused a fatal malaria treatment.
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Donatdsonville
Jan
J. W. Slayden
New trial motion filed in Cronin murder case group
Attorneys Wing Donahue and Forrest move for a new trial for Coughlin Burke O Sullivan and Kunze arguing thirty nine alleged errors by Judge Mc Connell. Grounds include improper opening by States Attorney Longenecker and defense access to new evidence. They challenge rulings on indictments testimony evidence and jury instructions saying verdict condemns law and evidence.
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Curiaco
Wing, Donahue
Forrest
Coughlin
Burke
O'Sullivan
Kunze
Cronin
McConnell
Messrs. Mills
Ingham
Hynes
A Naughty Farmer Comes to a Bad End
Braira New York January 16 police found William Edwards a farmer dead from a bullet through the head at the widow Mary Elm burgers home. Mrs Elm burger said they argued over money and he drew a revolver during a struggle the ball struck Edwards in the back and burned powder on his collar she was arrested. the couple had long held intimate relations.
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Braira
N. Y
Mary Elmburger
William Edwards
Soldier Helper of Union Prisoners Dies at Influenza Death
E. M. Nichols a surgeon who died today from influenza led a Civil War life as a member of the Fourteenth Michigan cavalry. He was captured at Andersonville and chosen sheriff of a Union prisoners court that hanged ten men for stealing rations. Nichols personally supervised the executions and was shunned by veterans for years after.
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Springfield
Mass
E. M. Nichols
Fourteenth Michigan Cavalry
Andersonville
Union
Nicholas
Nichols
They All Want Protection Heard in Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee heard arguments from lithographers seeking higher duties, Charles L. Randall of Boston urged a one dollar per pound duty for mica, leather dealers decried German competition, and David Clarkson of New York pressed for protection against rising imports of Italian marble slabs.
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Washington, Jan
Ways and Means
Charles L. Randall
Boston
Canada
Asia
David Clarkson
New York
Italy
England and Portugal Dispute Settled
The Portuguese government had forbidden British despatches at Quillimaing near the Zam bia but the ban is lifted now. The Chronicle from Gibraltar says the British sect will resume its Mediterranean cruise program on Tuesday, signaling an end to the dispute with Portugal.
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Loxpow
Portugese
Quillimaing
Zambiza
England
Gibraltar
Portugal
Boiler Blast Terrifies 500 at John Morris Plant
Five hundred workers at the John Morris Stationery and Printing company faced a boiler explosion in the basement. The blast shattered plate-glass windows and sent pedestrians sprawling. A dozen people were injured. damages estimated at $20,000.
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Curiaco
John Morris Stationery and Printing Company
The Art of Bowling and Women Bowlers in 1875
A historical overview explains bowling as a healthful sport playable by all ages. It details alley setup, ball design, delivery styles center and side, and scoring concepts like strikes and spares. It notes ventilation improvements, the American tenpin game, and rising participation of women in clubs and leagues.
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Newport
Brill
The Cabbage Patch Wedding Tale and Moral Lesson
In a car a man proclaims his wife is homely and reveals a boisterous tale. He recounts a Fourth of July engagement, jealousy sparked by an old beau Bill Prime, a sabotaged ride, and a crash that left Mary battered. The driver learns a moral: never anger your best girl or set up harsh rules.
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Sargeuse
Bill Prime
Bill
Bill Jam
Mary
A Woman Athlete Phoebe Boun Of Matlock Honored
A hardy Matlock athlete Phoebe Boun is praised by Will Hutton for her modest restraint and strong achievements. He notes her steady step covering forty miles daily, lifting weights with both hands and powerful vocal strength despite wind and fatigue.
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Phoebe Boun
Matlock
Will Hutton
Mistress of the plow and horses in a rural scene
A vivid rural-sketch description highlights a woman skilled in breaking in horses without a saddle for a guinea weekly. She can plow, drive, hatch the rick, and shoot well. She is also an avid reader fond of Shakespeare and plays the bass violin.
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Peticeman
Shakspeare
Matlock Ehurch
James Payn
London Ilustrated News
Sitting on the Feet and Women’s Footwear Durability
The article argues that women’s shoes sustain more wear at home than on the street due to clothing and seating habits. It notes frequent rubbing against chair backs, friction from skirts, and compares durability with men’s shoes, observing the lack of calfskin options for women and their impact on wear resistance.
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Dodu
Lisbon
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Teun
Bowlers
Asitep
Cheyenne
Wyo
William Dolan
Charles G. Thayer
Range
Laramie County
Wyoming
P. Cuametin
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University of Maryland
Baltimore
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Bay View Hospital
Maryland
Miles
Briday
Omece
Normandie Hotel
Wye
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Laramie
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