Western Union Protest Against Government Telegraph Rates
The Western Union Board of Directors declares it confiscation and files a solemn protest. In a public letter from New York dated November 14, the executive committee objects to postmaster general Wanamaker’s rate fix for government telegraph service, arguing it undercompensates the company and would cause large losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Sranataker
Pyeienssiss
OSS
Dean
Board of Directors
Uomo
War Department
Mutual Union Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Albany
Board of Arbitration
Belt and Telegraph Decades in Postmaster Rates Dispute
A 1889 dispute outlines telegraph rate policies under the act of 1866 with Norvin Green defending Western Union against reduced government rates. The executive board vows to file protest and continues prioritizing government telegrams. Also covered are WCTU Iowa reorganization talks and Mrs Foster’s factional claims at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
United States
Cheace
W.C.T.U
Miss Willard
Iowa
L. D. Carhart
Marion
Chalter
J. Ellen Foster
Lowa
Carhart
W.C.T. A
Yeterday
Traly’s Ultimatum Threatens Tangier Bombardment
Rome dispatches 144 cruiser and two torpedo boats to Yaogier to demand satisfaction from Moorish authorities for a burglary at the Julian charge d affairs office. If unmet, Tangier is slated for bombardment tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traly
Rome
Yaogier
Julian Charge d
Tangier
Touching Farewell as Ill Mother Eyes Dim
Mrs William Nichols of Bath Beach faced sudden blindness after a dire optic nerve collapse. She prepared for the end, then shared a final moment with her two children who stood before her in bright attire as the light faded from her eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nichols
Bath Beach
Brooklyn
Missing Dialogue From A Little Lord Fauntleroy Scene
Fragmented OCR text shows a mother calling a child to come in before dressing in fancy clothes. The dialect heavy exchange centers on affection and a vague family moment set in Washington Capital. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Mary's Lamb in Luck
Fragmentary text mentions a lamb and a share in a venture. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary's Lamb
Sullivan ready to fight McCaffrey for purse to ten thousand
In Boston on November 13 John L. Sullivan said he would meet Dominick McCaffrey under the California Athletic Club for a purse of $10,000 plus an outside bet of $10,000, and would not take less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivans
Boston
John L. Sullivan
California Athletic Club
Sullivan
Dominick McCaffrey
McCaffrey
Dedication of Catholic University in pouring rain
In Washington on November 13 the Catholic University of America was dedicated despite heavy rain. Cardinal Gibbons spoke and blessed the building as St. Marys seminary and St. Charles college choristers sang. Monsignor Satolli celebrated pontifical mass with a male choir. Bishop R Giman of Cleveland preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University of America
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Mary's Seminary
St. Charles College of Baltimore
R. Giman
Cleveland
Pacific Roads Senate Investigation Recommends Debt Extension
The Senate committee on Pacific roads arrived in Kansas City after snow delays and inspected Union Pacific terminals. Senator Frye announced two findings: government security for the debt is ample and debts could be repaid with a time extension, likely fifty years, with annual payments a portion of net earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pacific Railroad Committee
Kansas City
Senatorial Committee
Kansas
Union Pacific
Frye
Colorado's Silver Convention Sees Broad Pact on Coinage
Dennen reports from Colorado's Silver Convention on November 13 as delegates from diverse parties unite on free coinage. Resolutions back St Louis as the world’s fair site and urge Congress to provide at least 4 million dollars in monthly silver coinage. Judge Symes and others give speeches. session may run to tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Dennen
St. Louis
Congress
Judge Symes
Hanging of Joseph M Hillman in Woapacry New Jersey
Joseph M Hillman was hanged in Woapacry New Jersey for the murder of a peddler named Ierman Siedman. The scaffold malfunction caused the rope to slip and the hangman had to adjust the noose to complete the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woapacry
N. J
Joseph M. Hillman
Ierman Siedman
Cronin Case Admits Limited Evidence on Exclusion
Judge McConnell ruled that evidence about the 1885 trial and expulsion of Dr. Cronin from Clan na Gael is inadmissible. The day yielded little, with the afternoon session almost finished. The state’s case rests on Clancy of the New York Zerad, expected tomorrow. The court adjourned until Saturday to allow defense preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therenin
Cicano
Cronin
McConnell
Dr. Cronin
Clan-na- Gael
Clancy
New York
Zera d
Ime
O'Sullivan
Two Negroes Shot Down at Shelby Depot Miss
On Sunday evening at Shelby Mississippi a bartender Nelson shot a negro who attacked him with a knife after being refused a drink. Nelson then shot another armed negro at the depot to defend himself and surrendered in Rosedale as crowds, both black and white, patrolled the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memillis
Shelby Depot
Miss
Nelson
Rosedale
Vaile
Sheepmen Heavily Hit by Early Snow Losses in Colorado
In Tanta Colorado on November 11 officials have few details on snow storm damage and loss of life. Associated Press interviews with cattlemen show grim outlook and anticipated heavy losses for sheepmen as herds were thinned. The Denver and Fort Worth line reported their passenger service impacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanta
Colo
Ife
Associated Press
Denver and
Fort Worth
Weather Update Reports Light Snowfall Awaited
Trains move through today after eleven days of disruption as a light snow begins to fall again and is expected to ease. Forecasters say weather has moderated and no serious conditions are anticipated for the night.
Hawaiian Proposals for Closer U S Ties Outlined
Hawaiian minister H A P Carter, back in Washington from Honolulu, outlines four proposed treaties to Congress. They seek to extend existing treaties, apply reciprocity across borders, pursue broad tariff abolition with limited exceptions, and US guarantee of Hawaii’s indebtedness with Hawaii restricting independent treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiuixnatux
H. A. P. Carter
Washington
Honolulu
San Francisco
United States
Carter
Secretary of State
Congress
Hawaii
Black Bart’s Confession in Michigan Murder Trial
Reimund Holzhay known as Black Bart testified in his own defense in Bessemer Michigan admitting robberies of the Milwaukee and Northern train and the Wisconsin Central train and the Gogebic stage He blamed spells after a horse fall for his amnesia during the crimes and described long travels and injuries that affected his behavior He claimed he carried two guns for protection and to guard against wildlife and could not recall key details of the stage robbery or victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Bart
Bessemer, Mich
Reimund Holzhay
Fleischbein
Belleville
Ill
Milwaukee and Northern
Wisconsin Central
Cadett
Wis
Holzhay
Halfhay
Oconto River
Portland
Ore
Puget Sound
West
Washington Territory
Halzhaw
Halzhay
Fleishburn
Flesherburn
Fleschburn
Howell
Ile
Paris Boulangist protest arrests and an anarchist noted
Paris reports indicate six arrests for a Boulangist demonstration with all but sixty subsequently released. An anarchist Gordals was among the detainees. In Mexico, assassin Corona’s papers reveal nihilistic ideas, and the US legation in Mexico is flying half mast for the murdered general. Diet of Saxony opens as King Albert praises trade gains and worker welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gordals
Crry
Mexico
General Corona
United States
Legation
Bertin
Saxony
Albert
Trewis
Europe
Six Men Killed in Montana Blast at Northern Pacific Work
In Jefferson County near Burre Montana seven were killed and two injured when a premature blast blew out eyes and caused fatalities during construction of a Northern Pacific branch line fifteen miles east of the town Tuesday night.
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Montana
Burre, Mont
Nov
Northern Pacific
Here
Jetfeyson County
Pawier
Close Election Yields Lampean Victory Statewide
Official returns from all counties show a statewide plurality for Lampean Republican over Mar aus Lemmet by six votes. Other statewide winners include the Republican slate aside from the governor, with Hehet also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampean
Maraus
Lemme
Determined death by own action and hanging tied to pole
A discharged soldier, acting on a grim hint, suspended himself a few feet above ground by tying a rope to a pole and strangled himself to death. The event follows a description of self inflicted death and references to local law.
New Mexico Hopeful on Admission Bill in Omnibus Plan
Santa Fe November 14 Anthony Joseph New Mexico's delegate said he will introduce an enabling act to admit New Mexico when Congress convenes in December and that a joint omnibus bill for Wyoming Idaho Arizona and New Mexico will be pushed with support from leading members of Congress. He added that New Mexico's chances appear favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Statehood
Santa Fr
Anthony Joseph
Congress
Wyoming
Idaho
Arizona
Cattle to Germany First Live Oxen Import from U S
Washington reports that a Mayence firm will import live oxen from Illinois to Germany to supply high meat prices. The first shipment, arriving a week earlier, sold for ten to fifteen percent below conventional German cattle despite transport and customs costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Mayence
Germany
United States
Crerar Will Admits Probate Huge Chicago Estate
The John Crerar will probate shows $3.5 million in personal property and $50 million in real estate. Cousins receive up to $20,000, charities receive $10,000 to $50,000 each, and gifts fund a Chicago Second Presbyterian Church endowment, a Lincoln statue, and a public library named for Crerar. The remainder, about $2.25 million, funds a planned Crerar Library in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cniiaco
John Crerar
Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Endless Investigation and Bank Testimony in Parnell Case
In the Parnell commission reassembly the National Bank cashier testified about accounts held by League members. Biggar objected to the testimony as irrelevant while Justice Hannan proposed his presence to avoid private trespass. Sir Henry James resumed his argument supporting the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell Commission
National Bank
League
Biggar
Justice Hannan
Jinn
Sir Henry James
Colored National Convention Call Amid Civil Rights Appeals
The central relief bureau in Washington appeals for equal political and civil rights for colored Americans in the south and calls a national convention to meet in Washington on the first Monday in February. Three robbers attacked Chinese wood choppers near Ponmann Ore. one robber killed, another fatally shot, the others wounded and escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bureau of Relief of
Washington
South
Wahlington
Iasy
Ponmann
Ore
Noy
Laat
Whalglite Convention Review And Committee Actions
Report from the morning convention notes a committee of the whole session. The tone indicates routine committee work and ongoing order within the Sewers Committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariana Gay
Cleveland lays cornerstone for new Democratic HQ in Brooklyn
In a ceremony in New York City sentiment and speeches marked the laying of a cornerstone for a new Democratic headquarters in Brooklyn. The event featured remarks by notable figures and a performance by a former president, signaling a strong party presence in the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Stome
New York
Democratic
Brooklyn
Jefferan
Staples
Disgraceful Fight Ends In Draw In East Side Ring
In New York a lively eleven round match between Charley Judge and Joe Fow ended in a draw after Fow landed a severe cut on Judge in the eleventh. Judge claimed a broken jaw, friends acted to stop the bout, revolvers were drawn but peace was restored by referee Steve Brodie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
Charley Judge
Joe Fow
England
Judge
Steve Brodie
Ignacious
Suge
Three Men Killed by Premature Powder Blast
In Wurtre Rock Colorado a blast near the town killed William Richardson Ralph Shaffer and Lou Waltham when a charge of giant powder overloaded. The accident hurled their bodies twenty feet and left them mangled. In Curacao the WCTU executive committee accepted an Atlanta convention invitation and planned Iowa participation despite the withdrawal of the Iowa delegation led by Mrs Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtre Rock
Colo
William Richardson
Ralph Shaffer
Lou Waltham
Curiaco
Georgia
Atlanta
Iowa
Foster
Carhart
Marion
President Goes Duck Hunting From Washington
The President departed Washington last night by the Baltimore and Potomac rails for a few days of duck shooting. His exact destination is unknown but believed to be one of Maryland’s duck grounds near the Chesapeake. Private Secretary Halford could not confirm the location, citing a desire for uninterrupted recreation and secrecy.
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Washington
Baltimore and
Potomac
Maryland
Chesapeake
Halford
Mad dog panic spreads through Saline region
In WakkersnurnG Mo on November 14 reports say Saline county and Johnston county are struck by rabid animals. A rabid dog ran through the city biting several animals though no human injury occurred. Residents shoot on sight and patrol armed to curb the outbreak.
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Wakkersnurng
Saline County
Johnston County
Polite Highwayman Robs Coos Bay Stage
A lone highwayman halted the Coos Bay stage yesterday, cut open letters and registered pouches, and relieved them of their contents. He then returned the bags to the driver and thanked him politely.
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Roskaurg
Ure
Mov
Coos Bay
Cattle Market Reports Steady Prices At Curiaco
The Cattle Market at Curiaco on November 14 shows receipts of about 14 000. Market remains steady with sheep at 4.40 to 5.00, steers 2.75 to 4.25, stockers and feeders 1.75 to 2.20, Texas cattle 1.50 to 2.75, and Western ranges 2.00 to 3.40.
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Curiaco
Sheeves
Texas
Western Rangers
Sullivan Silent as McCaffres Challenge Persists
Bostex November 14 John L Sullivan ignores Dominick McCaffres challenge and letters. Sullivan has decided not to respond or engage with the taunts and demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Bostex
John L. Sullivan
Dominick McCaffres
Two of a Kind and the High Stepping Horse Joke
A Boston gentleman with a limp foot often jokes about his uneven gait. A friend’s horse suffers strain and a later encounter prompts the remark about buying the horse or adopting the gait. The exchange reflects light humor on physical peculiarity and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Steingtink
Huston
Compressed Ale Company Powers Paris Through Clocks
An early Paris enterprise, the Compressed Ale Company, distributes city power via a network of public and private clocks. Originating from a timekeeping station, it now operates about eight thousand timepieces supplying electricity for homes and businesses.
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Paris
Vietor Popy
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Western Union Kicks
Wanamaker
Greene
Telgraph
Norvin Green
Lord Fauntleroy
Bruiser
Catholic University of America At Washington
Pacific Roads
Denver
Catholic University
Union of States
Chicago
Theater Ocean
Lakeview
McDonald
Kanes City
Fae Erie Lenis
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