Admission bids on track to raise union from Montana to Dakota
Washington rumor pins 42 states by next Congress with Montana Washington Dakota and Utah likely to gain statehood. Springer-backed plan aims for January passage, May June elections, July constitutional convention, September ratification, and November state offices. Oklahoma bill eyed to form Cimarron Territory. rapid settlement expected once allowed.
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Wasakington
Congress
Montana
Washington
Dakota
Uta
Springer
Ulingis
Territories
Mr. Springer
Senate
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Cimarron
No-Man’s Land
Panhandle
Texas
Springer Flvors
United States
Kunsag
Pamasse
Mortality in Congress Preceding Fiftieth Session
Washington December 24 The mortality among the Fiftieth Congress has already claimed three members Roberson of Louisiana Kane of New York and Moffatt of Michigan The Forty ninth Congress saw unprecedented deaths including Vice President Hendricks Senators Miller Pike Login and several Representatives Ellwood Hahn Rankin Price Duncan Cole Beach Arnot Dewdney and Aiken Aiken never appeared in his seat after election
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Washindon
Roberson
Louisiana
Kane
New York
Moffatt
Michigan
Hendricks
Miller
California
Pike
New Hampshire
Login
Illinois
Ellwood
Ilinois
Hahn
Rankin and Price
Wisconsin
Duncan
Pennsylvania
Cole
Maryland
Beach
Arnot and Dewdney
Aiken
South Carolina
South Carollina
Fifty Five Million Acres of Mexican Lands Opened for Immigration
Reports from Ex Paso indicate Mexico grants large concessions to a real estate company to attract settlers to eleven states. Title to 53 million acres across Chihuahua Zacatecas Guanajuato Tamaulipas Vera Cruz Durango Michoacan Jalisco and Guer ereo is held, with plans for agencies in European and American cities. Tax and duty exemptions offered and protection promised. Also notes Peru's move to abolish paper money with staged coin and note retirements. Kansas delegates push measures to purify elections and ensure ballot parity. A reading matter drive in Brimfield continues for the Soldiers Home at Quincy.
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Paso
Tex
Mexico
Chihuahua
Zacatecas
Guanajuato
Tamaulipas
Vera Cruz
Durango
Michaevea
Galisco
Guerrero
Europe
America
Kansas
Garpes City
Kan
Cleveland gifts and robberies fill December news
In Washington a white house express wagon delivered multiple packages for Mrs. Cleveland with Christmas remembrances sent to friends. In Boston, John Goff reported a theft of 2100 dollars after selling a Hodgkins farm and traveling to West Hartford to visit.
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Wasureton
White House
Jerry
Mia Cleveland
Granger
Boston
John Goff
Hodgkins, C
Hodgkins
West Hartford
Thomas W. Keene to Decorate Haymarket Theater
Thomas W. Keene and company prepare to perform Richard III at the Haymarket Theater in Chicago on West Madison Street near Halsted. The venue seats about 1752 in reserved spots and up to 2500 total, with a safety focused design and new color scheme using Wilton carpets, plastic relief wainscoting, and copper bronzes. The decorations extend from the auditorium to the balcony, fading toward lighter tones in the dome.
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Thomas W. Keene
Haymarket
Chikcazo
Curcaco
Madison Street
Halsted
Waymarket
Wealthy Real Estate Dealer Found Dead in West Sixteenth Street Home
James Miller a about 70 year old real estate dealer was found dead on the floor of his ground floor West Sixteenth Street home. His wife lay beside him unconscious and dying with washes on her face and head. A mail carrier heard sounds of distress and a policeman forced the door. Furniture and kitchen ware were broken and scattered. a yard window was ajar. Neighbors say Miller was wealthy and his wife has been insane for a year and was taken to a hospital.
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New York
James Miller
West Sixteenth Street
Miller
Manning Still Alive Ex Secretary Clinging to Life
Ex Secretary Manning remains between life and death at Baby New York with intermittent pulse and fading sight. He showed brief consciousness earlier but the family expects the end, while his condition slowly worsens through the day. In Wisconsin, a Wisconsin Central train derailed near Fifield Thorne, killing one and wounding fourteen after a broken rail sent cars down a fifteen foot embankment.
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Baby
N. Y
Dee
Manning
Mr. Manning
Interals
Minwavxre
Wis
Phillips
Wis Idya
Wisconsin Central Railway
Fifield Thorne
Tragic Fire Kills Pilot’s Wife and Child in Wickspune
Wickspune Mississippi reports the wife and eight year old child of pilot McElroy perished in a house fire on Wednesday night. The accident occurred at their residence on the Yazoo river stern Helen Meade. Simultaneously in New York Rev Dr McGlynn received a $1200 Christmas present from parishioners of his former church St Stephen’s.
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Wickspune
Miss
Amaghiber
Iil McElroy
Yazoo River
Helen Meade
Blizzard Death Toll Exceeds Sixty in Kansas and Surrounding Areas
A sweeping blizzard across Kansas leaves more than sixty dead and many frostbitten. Ashland reports frozen families and hospital casualties while relief efforts mobilize. Some reports from Wichita and Greenley counties claim exaggerated suffering, with officials noting mild conditions in several counties.
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Wichta
Kan
John Henry
John Colter
Ashland
Kennus
P.C. Purdy
Ashland Hospital
Greeley County
Wichita County
Scott County
Treasury estimates show deficits for 1887 and 1888
Wasaroc ton Dec 24 The Secretary of the Treasury transmitted to Congress estimates to cover deficits in the expenditures of government departments for the year ending June 30 1887 and prior years totaling 5 580 075 He also submits an estimate aggregating 1 274 for urgent demands for 1888 and a schedule of claims totaling 383 703 allowed by the Sixth Auditor for compensation of postmasters under the Readjustment act of 1553.
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Wasarocton
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Home for Discharged Convicts in Detroit Aided by Ag nes Arcamdal
Through the efforts of Agnes D. Arcamdal of Kalzmzzoo a home for discharged convicts will be established in Detroit. Funds for building and furnishing come from state humanitarian subscribers including Senator Stockbridge. The home will serve ex convicts until they find employment. Hotel and Other Buildings Burned in Bio Rapids Michigan December 24. P A Erickson's hotel and several other structures were destroyed by fire, with losses near 20000 and insured for 8000.
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Detroit
Mich
Dean
Agnes D. Arcamdal
Kalzmzzoo
Senator Stockbridge
Bio Rapids
P. A. Erickson
Lindbloom Road
Oson
Row
T. Hunt
Yes
Heavily Mortgaged on Mercer County Railroad Property
Mercer County records show two mortgages for 10,009,100 each on the New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Company property held by New York parties. One mortgage spans forty three pages and the other fifty pages. HartForp Conn December 24. Grand jury indictments returned against Continental Life Insurance Company officials James Parsons president Robert J Geecuer secretary Isaac W Hakes clerk for false entries and returns Parsons lies in Canada.
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Prmadeelrphta
Recorders Office
Mercer County
New York & Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
HartForp
Conn
Isyaight
James Is. Parsons
Robert J. Geecuer
Isaac W. Hakes
Continental Life Insurance Company
Parsonsis
Canada
Earthquake Report and Fire News From Mass and Va
A midnight tremor near New Beptorp Massachusetts shook sleep and was felt across Acushnel and nearby towns. A large patent flour mill in Harrisonburg Virginia owned by Clem and Wenger burned, with losses around 35000 and no insurance. Maria Burton of San Diego won a million dollar property suit in Lower California. The Boston billiards match between McKenna of Detroit and Eames of Boston concluded with McKenna totaling 4713 points after a long rally sequence.
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New Beptorp
Mass
Acushnel
Ricumoxo
Harrisonburg
Clem & Wenger
Mas
Maria Burton
San Diego
Cal
California
McKenna
Detroit
French Caroma
Boston
J: Kenna
Eames
Tergat
Exmes
Averare
Enames
Averagy
Barrett brothers murder case shocks Minneapolis trial
A witness, Henry Barrett, testified that his mother taught the Barrett brothers crime and earned thousands from their deeds. The trial for the murder and robbery of streetcar driver a pivotal moment as he confessed the family’s full criminal history and shifted blame onto his mother.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Barrett Brothers
Voilerson
Henry Barrest
Cocous Prater
New York Tammany Society Seeks National Convention Site
The Tammany Society in New York held a December meeting with speeches and a resolution urging the Democratic National Committee to select New York City as the site for the next Democratic National Convention. The group also called for prompt congressional action to reduce the federal surplus and to reexamine tariffs to protect American labor.
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New York
Great Political Society
The
Tammany Society
Democratic National Committee
Congress of the United
Michigan's Eleventh District Vacancy Sparks GOP Prospect
Governor Luce will call a special election in Michigan's Eleventh district to replace the late Congressman Moffatt. Leading Republican hopefuls include Jay Hubbell Timothy Nestor Marquette mayor Joseph H Steere Henry W Seymour and Claudius B Grant. Democrats likely nominate John Power who once beat Moffatt by 2243 votes. A hot campaign is anticipated.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Duc
Luce
Moffatt
Jay Hubbell
Timothy Nestor
Marquette
Joseph H. Steere
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Henry W. Seymour
Sault Ste. Marie
Claudius B. Grant
Twenty-fifth Circuit
John Power
Power
National cigar makers adopt by laws and yellow label
The National convention of cigar-makers completed its work and adopted the constitution and by-laws without dissent. The Knights of Labor yellow label was approved to be placed on cigars made in factories employing Knights. A resolution urged other parties to prefer goods from members of the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization of Cigar-Makers
Pama Desputa
National Convention of Cigar-Makers
Knights of Labor
Chamberlains Hopes for Fishery Settlement in Levee Talk
Ottawa reporters heard Mr Chamberlain express hope for a satisfactory fishery settlement and discuss Canada England and empire links. He warned England would not consent to Canada negotiating own treaties but would not oppose Canada's operation from the empire.
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Chamberlain
Ottawa
Ont
Rideau Hall
Canada
United States
England
Explosions kill four in Nova Scotia and more deaths
A limestone quarry near Brookfield Nova Scotia killed four men when dynamite exploded as it warmed for a blast. An 18 year old girl and an infant died in a separate accident near Crnersyadl. A Findlay Ontario natural gas blast killed a family including James Sun day and left another child injured. An Jersey City office boy died from a naptha tank explosion at the New Jersey Gas Light Co. New York warns of a potential Rochester style blast tied to a pipeline carrying naphtha under the city.
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Hautrax
N.S
Brookfield
Colchester County
Alexander McDonald
Crnersyadl
Ed Johnson
Johnson
Findlay
James
James Lunday
Baroaan
Jersey City
New Jersey Gas Light Company
Bryan
Tian
Maenald
New York City
New York
Dew
Rochester
Und Son
East Rivers
Standard Oil Company
Weehawken
N. J
Himncer’s Point
Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden Dies at 58 in Philadelphia
Eminent scientist and geologist Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, member of the National Academy of Sciences, dies Thursday at Philadelphia at age 58. His surveys since 1867 shaped government explorations across Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and beyond, influencing Yellowstone preservation and extensive reports on geology, natural history and ethnology.
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Philadelphia
Pamapetrum
Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
National Academy of Sciences
Hayden
Major Powell
Clarance King
Lieutenant Wheeler
Nebraska
Congress
United States
Dakota
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
McNealy Caged In Bank Robbery Case at Saco
Frank C. McNealy, a clerk at Saco National Bank, was arrested at the Halifax hotel after fleeing with about 270000 in cash and bonds. He arrived on the Polynesian from England and used the alias W. E. Stuyvesint. The bank’s cashier was away when the robbery occurred and McNealy had enjoyed trust prior to the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Halifax
Frank C. McNealy
Saco Bank
England
W. E. Stuyvesint
Young McNealy
Saco National Bank
McNealy
Fire destroys ice-house at Winkelmeyer Brewing. large malt stock at risk
A blaze at 1,714 Market street in St. Louis yesterday morning damaged the ice-house of T. Winkelmeyer Brewing Association. The ice-house and contents burned, with losses around 15,000 dollars. The malt house holds 70,000 bushels valued at 0.90 per bushel. water damage feared to malt. In Wisconsin, Little Wolf river logging reports project 17,000,000 feet this winter, down from 26,600,000 last year, with 6,000,000 feet of last season's logs hung up, leaving a net drop of about 3,000,000 feet.
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St. Louis
T. Winkelmeyer Brewing Association
Market Street
Cooper-Shop
Wisconsin
Oshxosh
Wis
Little Wolf River
Portrait of Cleveland Presented to Buffalo City Government
A large portrait of President Cleveland was presented to Buffalo city government yesterday morning by a maker of his old Buffalo friends. The portrait was placed in the mayor's office and cost $600.
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Cleveland
Bucuio
Burffato
N. Y
Buffalo
Found Guilty Murder in Prohibition Fight
Pearson McCoy was yesterday found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Dr. William T. Northup at Harchild last April. The killing sprang from a Prohibition quarrel with Northup, a Prohibitionist, and the McCoys, saloonkeepers. AIL McCoy, the father, is serving a life sentence. The son faces the same fate.
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IgonTon, D
Pearson McCoy
William T. Northup
Harchild
Northup
McCoys
Three steamers for the Canadian Pacific
Glasgow December 24. Three steel steamers of 3000 tons burthen have been contracted for by the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company. The steamers will be built at the Fairfield yard on the Clyde and will be used in the Canadian Pacific Company's Japanese service.
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Canadian Pacific
Glascow
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Fairfield
Clyde
Canadian Pacific Company
Notable Miscellany From A Turbulent Period
Reports list cremation of actor Joan Howson at Fresh Pond New York. Harvard pitcher Tyng to join Philadelphia club next year. two killed in a Glenmary Tennessee riot over a quarrel between wine and color workers. Gernon’s printing loss in New Orleans fire. Mexican mint plans after four months. possible ore export tax to protect domestic reducing works. Sadie Cadieux commits suicide at Michigan Insane Asylum Pontiac. William Jo Chinex, Newark carriage maker, missing and accused defaulter. Paul Godin convicted in New York for smuggling diamonds from France. California woman asserts claim to Ensenada area worth a million. San Francisco liquor license battle in St Paul. Cherokee election disputes. Downing party compromise attempt rejected by Nationals.
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Joan Howson
Fresh Pond
N. Y
Tyng
Harvard College
Hiss
Philadelphia
Glenmary
Tenn
Gernon
New Orleans
Sadie Cadieux
Michigan Insane Asylum
Pontiac
Willian
Chinex
Newark
N. J
Paul Godin
San Francisco
New York
California
Ensenada
Sa Ooy
St. Paul
Downing Party
Judge George W McIlvaine Dies at 65 in New Philadelphia
Ohio Supreme Court veteran George W McIlvaine died at his home in New Philadelphia after a long paralysis illness aged 65 His funeral will be held Tuesday with all Supreme Court members in attendance Governor Foraker ordered state house flags at half mast He helped author key rulings including the Pond bond case and the Scott law affirmation noted as a landmark in the state’s legal history.
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Commsus
George W. McIlvaine
Supreme Court of
Ohe
New Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Foraker
State House
McIlvaine
Boynton
White
Johnson
Okey
Upson
Doyle
Supreme Bench
New Year’s at the White House Reception Details
Washington plan outlines 11 am to 2 pm New Year’s Day reception with the President and Mrs Cleveland guiding orderly greeting of Cabinet members the diplomatic corps Supreme Court Senators and Congress officials plus district officers army navy Civil Service Commissioners and veterans. Cleveland’s Saturday afternoon receptions begin January 7 and continue on alternate Saturdays through winter.
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Congress
Washington
Cleveland
Cabinet
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court of the United States
District of Columbia
Army and Navy
Civil Service
Department
G A.R
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
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Rio Grande
Tammany
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M. E. Billings
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Billings
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Treasury Department
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