Coming Campaign Convenes National Republican Club in New York
New York hosts the National Republican Club convention with over 12 000 delegates expected. James P Foster introduces the event and Daniel J Ryan of Ohio is chosen temporary chairman after a roll call vote amid a high tension fight for leadership and a push for party organization and tariff plans.
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New York
Chickering Hall
National Republican Club
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Joseph Poll
Committee On Organization
Dr. McArthur
Gleason
James P. Foster
Republican Club
Daniel J. Ryan
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
Foster
VPP
Plain Lane
Europe
Mexican Election Riots Turn Ballot Boxes Destructive
From Jamiaive Tamaulipas reports reach St. Louis of a Sunday election riot in which eight men were killed and over forty wounded as factions clashed at multiple polls. The former mayor is expected to serve another term.
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St. Louis
Jamiaive
Tamaulipas
Vigilance rallies against White Caps in Crawford County
In Crawford County Indiana citizens form a vigilance committee to exterminate the White Caps amid rumors of fatal battles and arson as residents flee their homes. Leavenworth is hinted as a site of expected clashes and further violence.
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Crawford County
Indiana
Wixcesxes
Ind
Leavenworth
Government to study Crofter settlement in British Columbia
The Government asks Crofter leader Morrison to travel to British Columbia to assess suitability for Crofters. A favorable report could lead to government assistance for Crofter emigration to the region.
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British Columbia
Loxpor
Mr. Morrison
Jeader
Freedmen's Aid Society holds annual meeting in Chicago
Delegates gather at the First Methodist Church for the twentieth annual Freedmen's Aid Society session. The organization, founded 1866 in Cincinnati, aims to educate and uplift the emancipated race and poor whites in the South. Reports detail 24 schools and 124 teachers in the South with 4,506 pupils, and total education spending near $2 million since inception.
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Freedmen’s Aid Society
Curiaco
The
First Methodist Church
Cincinnati
M. E Church
Freedmen’s Aid Societies
South
J. M Walden
Chattanooga
Kk & Bust
Luke Hitchcock
R M Hatfield
Judge Goodrich
Bishop Walden
B.S. Rust
Rust
Telsport
Euleges
Pescors
North
Wand of Hhissam
Exarl Cruimsten
BISL
W. H. Hickman
Indiana
Key
J. C. Hartzel
Riymond
Lawrence University
R. M. Hatfield
Governor Bodwell Dead and Life Sketch of Maine Leader
Governor Bodwell of Maine died yesterday morning from lung congestion due to exposure and overwork. Born July 18, 1818 in Methuen Massachusetts he moved from shoemaking to granite quarrying and led Bodwell Granite Company as president, supplying Washington state buildings in 1866 and serving as delegate at large to national conventions in 1880 and 1881 before taking office in January 1887.
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Haizowett
Bodweill
Bodweil
Methuen
Mass
Lawrence
Moses Webster
Fox Island
Penobscot Bay
Bodwell
Bodwell Granite Company
Washington
Bodwell Company
National Republican
Ink in New Two Cent Stamps Believed Poisonous
Reports from New York indicate ink used on new two cent stamps and greenback production is poisonous. A former Bureau of Engraving and Printing worker died after handling inked sheets and ingesting traces, warning against moistened stamp backs with lips or tongue.
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New York
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Senate considers Garibaldi memorial and new bills
In Washington the Senate debated a proposal from Italian residents to present a marble bust of Garibaldi. It also treated bills restricting receivers of railroads, preserving forests along rivers, aiding Alaska settlement and rail/Cable links, plus a coin certificate plan and salaries for Major Poore’s heirs. House Elections Committee organized with quick action on election cases. Carlisle and Randall deny any deal over revenue reform, with the Speaker to name committee members by merit.
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Wasnixcox
Iniu Serore
Washington
United States
Garibaldi
Committee On
Callin
Committee On Inter- State Commerce
Sherman
Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
Ben. Penney Poore
Senate Committee On
Hoar
Alasta
Stewart
House Elections Committee
House
Carlisle
Randall
Sessis
Ial
New York
Appropriations
Labor Convention Riffs On Extradition Beer Boycott And More
Baltimore session hears English union official request for representation at next year international talks. Russian American League protests Russia extradition pact while a Milwaukee beer boycott proposal sparks debate and executive council referral. Kantimore notes numerous resolutions on taxes, labeling, and labor protections amid federation activity.
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American Federation of Labor
Henry Preadhuret
Trandes-Unions Parliamentary Committee
England
Federation
Londin
Russia
Russian-American League of New York
New York
Ses
Milwaukee
Executive Council
Kantimore
International Union
Progressive Tailors’ Union
Congress
Tony Hart Dying and Arensdorf Hanged in Effigy
The Herald reports comedian Tony Hart showing signs of paresia a fatal brain decay. In Marathon Ia citizens hanged John Arensdorf and Sheriff McDonald in effigy and groaned for Kellogg and the jury.
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New York
the Herald
John McCullough
Bartley Campbell
Mr. Hart
Arensdort
Iioux City
Marathon
Pocahonis County
John Arensdorf
McDonald
Kellogg
Abuses at Rhode Island Prison Surface in Testimony
Testimony in a Rhode Island State prison investigation details brutal conditions. Ex officer Gould describes Dunmanway kept in a five year dark cell and denied exercise while others suffered beatings and solitary confinement. Witnesses accuse guards of torture including a man chained to a pipe and a doctor refusing aid as inmates fell ill or died.
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Hhode
Bostcox
Wednesley
Haode Island
Charles H. Gould
Dunmanway
Tie
Courics
Henry Willian
Cuaries O. Bronkway
Rowe
Dsian
Johm Dolan
Finlly Doan
Oitiur Meeshain
Dolan
Tragic End for Kansas City Youth Hopkins
Linds W. Hopkins, a troubled Kansas City man, died by taking laudanum Tuesday night after a life marked by dissipation and violence. Five years earlier an accident involving a gun left his wife severely injured. Hopkins later declined antidotes and died amid a history of reckless spending and controversial parentage.
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Kansas City
Linds W. Hopkins
Hopkins
Hopsins
Porter
Oiil
Sands Hopkins
J. Hopkins
Vone
Fisheries Rows and Behring Serum Offer in Negotiations
Washington December 16 The Baltimore American comments on fisheries talks. It reports Mr Chamberlain proposing open sea status for Behrings serum and full Canadian rights while seeking indemnity of about 23000 for seized Canadian vessels. It notes American negotiators weighing the terms.
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Washingcton
Baltimore American
Chamberlain
United States
Behring
Bayard
A Lucky Irishman Heir to Million Dollar Estates
Daniel Fitzgerald Gabbett a former Life Guards officer and ex Home Rule member for Limerick City pursued his claim to vast estates in the United States and Mexico after a distant relative died, with authorities in San Francisco and solicitors signaling the next of kin. General Boulanger expects war and refuses to resign his seat to favor military duty, stating France needs generals more than deputies.
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Daniel Fitzgerald Gabbett
Life Guards
Limerick City
United States
Gabbett
San Francisco
Mexico
Gathett
Boulanger
Petezsmores
Novos Premya
Paris
General Boulanger
MS Sasini
Chamber of Deputies
Adhhere
France
Ireland's Wronged Ireland Sends Home Rule Plea
United States senators and public figures attend a sympathy gathering for Ireland at the Washington Masonic Temple. Ingalls Sherman Hawley and others urge home rule while resolutions condemn Tory policy, pledge aid to Irish leaders, and note closer US Britain relations. Esmonde and O Connor meet President Cleveland at the White House after visiting Congress.
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Mesers
Arthur O'Connor
Thomas Grattan Esmonde
Mr. Parnell
Masonic Temple
Joseph Chamberlain
United States
Ingalls
Senate
Sherman
Union
America
Parmell
Gladstone
National Capitol
Sean
Treland
Trish
Great Britain
Wess
Lam
Connor
Esmoniv
Hawley
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O'Connor
National Capital
Manderson
Kenna
Blackburn
Messra Esmonde
Humanity
Parnell
Irish Parliamentary Party
Mr. Gladstone
Liberal Party
Thomas Grattan Esmonide
White House
Collins
Masachusetts
McShane
Nebraska
Cleveland
Merners
Esmonde
McPherson
Drowning in Missouri River near Bismarck
A family of Charles Whalen, his wife and daughter drowned crossing the Missouri River twenty miles below Bismarck after losing the road and hitting an air hole. bodies not recovered. Also notes Pension Commissioner statistics on ex Union soldiers in U S offices and a Dakotas admission meeting.
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C. T
Missouri River
Charles Whalen
Wasumeron
United States
Ex-champion oarsman fears loss of ability to row again
The ex-champion oarsman may never row again after straining back muscles in his last race with Teemer, leaving Keely hopeful for future success. In Philadelphia stockholders of the Keely motor held their first meeting since 1883, with Mr Keely expressing confidence in eventual experimental success, while in Cleveland a hostler William Kline killed employer C W Fox after a quarrel, and Fox’s associate Nathan Talbot died minutes later.
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Philadelphia
Keely Motor
Keely
William Kline
C.W. Fox
Fox
Nathan
Talbot
Kiine
Lawlessness on Public Land Strips Spurs Calls for Order
Stockmen in MopEetIE Texas report daily murders and raids as desperadoes cross the border strip. With no court, residents urge Congress to place the area under law amid cattle and horse thefts. In Germany a government bill tightens socialist laws, while Wong Ah Hung receives ten years and a $2000 fine for trafficking women from China.
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Mopeetie
Tex
Texas
Congress
Wong Ah Hung
San Francisco
China
San Quentin
Cal
Double Tragedy and Notable Deaths in Various Cities
Bridgeport sees Anton Sobmer shoot his wife and fatally wound himself, with the wife reported to recover. In Roxbury a magnate, Joseph N. Hundoman, is found dead in bed, suspected heart failure. General Worthington Powderly rests at home for recuperation, not seriously ill. General Thomas Kilby Smith dies in New York at 67. The Wabash Western plans a fast cannon-ball train between St Louis and Council Bluffs. An express robbery in Camrexette results in the arrest of Ralph Tracks Miller for stealing 9000 dollars. Mexico receives 5000 carp and goldfish consigned by the U.S. Fish Commission car No. 2.
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St. Louis, Mo
Wabash Western
St. Louis
Council Blatts
Electric Flashes and Notable Events Across Regions
A rundown of incidents and developments: Minneapolis rail completion on the last link of the M S S line. Ed Barr burned to death in a Denver livery stable fire. Pocahontas Tenn. suffers major blaze with $17 000 loss. Sir Arthur Peel's eye injury non critical. libel suit by Tirtolite Gold and Silver Mining Co. for 500000 against James Gorton Bennett. cotton price debate cited by Manchester Guardian. boiler explosion at Mount Sterling Ky. injures Ben Linday and kills W D Stevenson. Minneapolis baseball franchise sale for 7000. E I Harper begins prison term with moustache intact. Harvard President Eliot disagrees with Dartmouth on message. NYSE lists 500000 Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton stock. Catholic Chicago archdiocese reorganization with six advisers. Minneapolis flour output up while export trade weak. stage of water at record lows. Presbyterian reunification talks between Northern and Southern Assemblies begin in Louisville with secrecy.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Ed Barr
Denver
Vol
Pocahontas
James Gorton Bennett
Manchester
Eng
Guardian
Trade Review
W. D. Stevenson
Ben Lindsay
Joe Lindsay
Mount Sterling
O. Foster
Minneapolis Baseballeam
W. E. Gooding
Minneapolis
E. I. Harper
Ohio Penitentiary
Eliot
Harvard
Snessage
Bartlett
Dartmott
New York Stock Exchange
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Ives & Co
The
Presbyterian Church
Louisville
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