Washington News: Blaine Secretary of State Candidate
The report notes Harrison to appoint Blaine as secretary of state. In Congress the House debated a Nicaragua canal bill with motions to limit debate and a holiday recess from December 21 to January 7. Amendments sought to regulate securities and capital stock. quorum fights halted progress and the session adjourned.
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Washinngton
House
Hooker
Mississippi
Ways and Means
Claridy
Missouri
Blount
Georgia
Payson
Illinois
Wilson
Minnesota
New York
Nicaragua Canal
Pacific Railroads
Panama Canal Company
Daly
Messrs. Wilson
Cobb
Alabama
Bland
Spinola
Fox
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Blaine Offered Cabinet Post in Harrison Administration
Washington reports quote Senator Hale that General Harrison has asked James G Blaine to join the Cabinet as Secretary of State and that Blaine has not yet decided. Augusta dispatch says Blaine declines comment and Joseph Manly doubts a formal offer has been made.
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Washington
Hale
Gen. Harrison
Mr. Blaine
Associated Press
Harrison
Blaine
Boston
Augusta
Maine
Joseph H. Manly
Legislative Appropriation Bill Reported to House
The appropriation bill totaling 20,802,245 dollars was reported by Mr. Randall. It is the least interesting in years with no new offices created and a routine character. The Board of Pension Appeals is reduced from six to three members and three law clerks in the Interior Department are dropped.
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Washington
House
Randall
Board of Pension Appeals
Secretary of the Interior
Proceedings to Annul Illegally Granted Naturalization Certificates
In Cracaco Illinois on December 14 the Supreme Court began proceedings to cancel 31 naturalization certificates issued last October by Judge Altegeld. The information alleges William Walker falsely swore for many applicants, claiming they were law abiding citizens. Walker is indicted and charged with misconduct.
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Supreme Court
Altegeld
William
Illinois
Walker
A&M Appropriation Effort for Auburn College
Dr Browne president of A M College returned from Montgomery with news of an appropriation struggle. Trustees valued need at sixty five thousand dollars while Browne secured seven hundred fifty thousand, enough to finish building and begin fitting out with about two thousand reserved. The other item reports the City of New York sailing from Hong Kong with no Chinese passengers aboard.
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Auburn
Ala
Browne
A. & M. College
Montgomery
San Francisco
City of
New York
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Indiana politics and Dudley case stir Indiana voters
In Indianapolis a political firestorm follows Attorney General Garland’s recall of Emory B. Sellers amid election fraud prosecutions. Dudley’s allies push to derail cases, while supporters defend Judge Woods and ex-Senator Bailey as candidates to replace Sellers. A Journal editorial questions Democratic campaign conduct as a forged letter accusation circulates. A separate Sandwich note reports a bottle ashore from a doomed vessel with hope for prayers.
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Sellers
Indianapolis
Garland
Emory B. Sellers
Monticello
Ynolds
Dudley
Heaven
Mr. Sellers
John M. Holman
Leon O. Bailey
Bailey
Claypool
Woods Best
Indianapolis Sentinal
Indiana
Grand Jury
Indianapolis Journal
Halford
Harrison
Cleveland Post-Mortem
Col. Dudley
Republican Party of
Jodeon
Four Die As Scaffolding Fails At Water Works Standpipe
Milwaukee dispatch reports four men killed instantly when a scaffolding collapse at the Stevens Point water works standpipe sent them to the stone bottom. Five others escaped serious injury as the foreman barely avoided the same fate. The incident occurred about ninety feet above ground with ten men on the scaffold. The foreman survived. The Alabama Methodist Conference in Mobile notes progress, reports a ten percent gain in membership, and records $3000 raised toward Greensboro Southern College endowment. Eight men, two years in service, are admitted as Deacons under Bishop Hargrove.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Alabama Methodist Conference
Mobile
Southern College
Greensboro
Ala
Hargrove
Cotton Exchange Votes Down Christmas Closure Plan
New York from Dec 14 The Cotton Exchange rejected a proposal to close on Saturday and Monday before Christmas. Produce Exchange members are agitated after petitions signed by over 200 members requested a ballot on adjournment and organizers have since gathered nearly 600 signatures urging a ballot.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Produce Exchange
Board of Managers
Southern Interstate Immigration Bureau faces contract changes
The Sub Committee of the Southern Interstate Immigration Bureau passed resolutions ending the Bureau contract and employment of the Secretary, delegating authority to General Manager J. Chilton of Texas. Chilton has received telegrams from Pueblo Colorado and New Orleans offering inducements for the Southern Exposition. Executed by the Choctaws near Uskerhumma L T a patricide named Lyman Puslee was shot, seated on his coffin, eyes bandaged, as the judicial sentence was carried out.
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Southern Interstate Immigration
Montgomery
Southern Interstate Immigration Bureau
J. Chilton
Texas
Chilton
Pueblo
Colorado
New Orleans
Atong
Illness report and retirement bill in brief
In Paris a private letter says Rev. James P. Boyce president of the Southern Baptist Theological School is dangerously ill with gout. In Washington the Senate Military Affairs Committee favors a bill to retire Gen. W S Rosecrans with brigadier general rank.
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Lourinsville
Paris
James P. Boyce
Southern Baptist Theological School
France
Gen. Rosecrans
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
W.S. Rosecrans
Weather Probabilities for Georgia Today
Wasineto s December 14 indications for Georgia show fair skies and warmer conditions. A stationary coastal temperature and variable winds are noted.
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Wasninetos
Georgia
Kilrain Accepts Sullivan Challenge for $10 000 a Side
In New York on December 14 Kilrain accepts John L. Sullivan's challenge to an all out fight for ten thousand dollars per side.
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John Wilson
Rat Hoey
Tom Lewis
John O’ Neil
Billy Carroll
tWe
Kilrain and Sullivan
New York
Kilrain
John L. Sullivan
Georgia Solons Debate Tax Bill and Recess Plans
In Atlanta sessions, the Senate reviewed the general tax bill amid debates on liquor taxation and wages for lawmakers. House members introduced local bills, including town incorporations and road, school, and court measures, with adjournment schedule set and a reception at the Executive mansion noted.
Georgia Legislature Nearing End of Winter Session
Atlanta December report notes House passage of adjournment until July and swift action on major bills. General appropriation bill moves to Senate after first reading while tax measures for 1889 80 face debate. Legislature opposes pay raises for itself. per diem kept. Committee on the State of the Republic looms in Senate. Griffin Street Railroad incorporation bill sent to committee after debate.
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Atlanta
Senate
Boyd
Legisla
Rice
Harris
General Assembly
House
G. M
Taylor County
Butts
Cordale
Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Hall
Griffin Street Railway Company
Committee On
Montgomery Arrests Suspect in Old Clanton Jail Break
Chief Gerald investigates a report identifying a jailed escapee Willis Fitzpatrick, alleged to have fled Clanton after a brutal assault. Detectives track a suspect named Jackson Wilson matching scars and description, tied to a white woman’s brutal beating two years ago.
Public reception for Vice-President elect Morton in Indianapolis
A grand reception at Tomlinson's Hall honored Vice-President elect Morton and Mrs Morton with Gov. Gray, Mayor Denny, Gen. Harrison and many state leaders in attendance. About 10,000 guests passed through the hall as the Morton party greeted the crowd and departed by carriage after 10 PM.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson’s Hal
Morton
Harrison
J. R. McKee
Bergland
Gray
Denny
Thos
Deaf and Dumb Couple Marries in Silent Ceremony
A silent wedding was held in the Grand Pacific ladies parlor with Champion Buchan and Eleanor Patten wed by Dr. Gillette of the Jacksonville deaf and dumb asylum. Six bridesmaids and six groomsmen attended as relatives observed without speech. The vows were signed and celebrated with gestures and a kiss, amid noted emotions from guests and onlookers.
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Grand Pacific
Champion Buchan
Eleanor Patten
Gillette
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Jacksonville
Dr. Gillette
Chicago Tribune
Stanley and Emin Pasha Surrender Rumors Fuel Debate
From Suakim to London reports claim Osman Digna wires Emin Pasha and the white traveler’s surrender on October 10. Parliament debates the slavery issue and Panama Canal matters as the crisis grows with possible captives and mounting costs.
Parnell Commission Ordered O'Brien to Appear Tomorrow
London Dec 14 The Attorney General requested the court sit Tuesday so Webster could seek guidance on handling William O'Brien's statements in the United Ireland article accusing forgers. The commission ordered an affidavit and that O'Brien appear at 10 o clock tomorrow and ordered the Morton College warden to attend January's first meeting. The hearing adjourned to January 15 due to O'Brien's possible Dublin absence.
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London
Parnell Commission
Webster
the Times
Wmn. O’brien
the United Ireland
Hanner
Reid
Parnellites
Merton College
Michael Davitt
Whitechapel
Justice Hanner
O’brien
Morton College
Pew
Thomas O'Conner
League
Sir Charles Russell
O’connor
National Bank
Hell-Upon-Earth
Reland
Charles Russell
Sir Charles
Wilker
The
Times
Dublin
French parliament bill delays Panama Canal bonds payments
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard Peytral propose a bill to postpone three months the interest and redemption payments on Panama Canal Company liabilities. He noted that attached lottery prizes would continue under the 1886 law, with certain bonds excluded and the measure aimed at easing capital strain.
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Cbermant
Peytral
Panama Canal Company
DeLesseps
Paris
Panama Canals Company
Tribunal of the Seine
Hue, Bandelot and
Denarmandie
Chamber of Deputies
Capal
Meee
Connie Tees
East African slave trade debated in Reichstag
In Berlin the Reichstag debated Windthorst's resolution on suppressing the East African slave trade. He urged government leadership with British cooperation and pledged to press until slavery ends. Supportive voices from Woermann and Helldorf backed stronger action, while some feared colonial costs and political use. The motion passed with Socialists and some new Liberals opposing.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Windthorst
Germany
Bismarck
Woermann
England
Helldorf
Herbert Bismarck
Portugal
Africa
France
Count Herbert
Wissman
Honer
Bamberger
East Indies
Japan
East Africa
East Africa Company
Karnorff
Grad
Senger
Goldschmidt
Doubt Genuineness of Emin Letter Reported
London reports doubt over Osman Digna letter authenticity with speculation of a copied message from Cairo or captured runners. Even if Emin is captive, Stanley may still be free. Berlin notes say Reichstag adjourns until January 9 amid debate on colonial bills. Wreck in Jacksonville kills two, injures one. race of bandits in New York. bonds offered in Was Hindows. A comedy of errors ends with a local cry and a baby injury near downtown.
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London
Emin
Osman Digna
Khedive
Cairo
Stanley
Ourunners
Panama Canal Failure Not Yet Felt in U S Trade
R G Dan and Co reports the Panama Canal failure has not impacted the United States yet. Money supply remains ample, with strong bank clearings and rising general business volume. Exports of gold continue, while Memphis collections lag and Arkansas Mississippi cotton yields appear favorable. Overall prices ease slightly, with stock hesitation and 303 business failures last week.
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R. G. Dan & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Memphis
Arkansas
Mississippi
Northwest
Pittbury
Eastern
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Superior Court disposes rulings in several cases yesterday
The State vs Henry Johnson pleads guilty and faces two months on the chain gang or a $2 fine. Moses White found guilty of burglary and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. Henry Klink pleads guilty to playing and betting with a $20 fine plus costs. another Klink case on keeping a gaming table with a 350 fee and costs. Charles Thomas case on keeping a gaming taker pending. jury recess until Monday. Grand Jury met at 10 yesterday, five true bills returned. two traverse jurors discharged. no court today.
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Henry Johnson
Moses White
Henry Klink
Piea
Ion
Charles Thomas
Traverse
Remains of John McBride Brought Home for Burial
The body of John McBride, age about thirty, was brought from Black Mountain near Asheville to this city and buried at 3 o clock. He bore marks suggesting violence and had recently worked at Graham Manufacturing in Asheville after leaving Greenville cotton mill. He had been drinking and proposed to ride freight trains to Danville, Virginia. Authorities suspect a fall or being struck by a passing train. Several locals and visitors were noted, including County Treasurer J J Ware and Mr W P Duncan. Judge Tucker will hold court this morning. Mrs M A Moody and daughter Miss A L Moody were visiting Jacksonville, Florida yesterday after extended visits here.
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Ala
Chilton County
Willis Fitzpatrick
Clanton
Willis
Chilton
Gerald
C of Police
Clanton, Ala
A. Gerald
Bailey
John
Ben
Henry Rose
Lee Hayes
Payne
Hans Taylor
Apt
George Clisby
Clisb
Jackson Wilson
John McBride
Black Mountain
Ashville
N. C
Joe McBride
Greenville
Graham Manufacturing Company
Danville
J. J. Ware
Seale
W.P. Duncan
Crawford
Judge Tucker
M. A. Moody
A. L. Moody
Tucker
Jacksonville
Pla
Browneville Items Show Descent of Accidents and Local News
Visitors from Elmore county call on Browneville friends as a roof collapse injures W P Autry and son Ben. Both pulled from debris with bruises. Mayor A H Smith leads Browneville Town Council meeting with Aldermen in attendance. Runaway horse incident ends without further harm. New colored church near Knights Station nearing completion.
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J. W. Jones
W. L. Ansley
Elmore County
Als
Browneville
W. P. Autry
Ben
Tomas McCollister
Beo
A.H. Smith
Robert Baker
Gordon
Opelika
Knight's Station
Contract Forfeited On Public School Building
The public school building contract with Mr. Smith may finish next week. A ten thousand dollar bond secures completion by October first, with ten dollars daily forfeited after that date. Fines total about one thousand dollars, due to material suppliers' delays, not contractor fault, shifting loss to the firms responsible.
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Mr. Smith
Smith
At Large Again Noah Snider Escapes Prison Wagon
Noah Snider, a convict just sentenced to thirty two months on three indictments, escaped yesterday morning from the rock house after breakfast. Guards cannot explain how he fled as his stripes were found outside the rock house yard and the shackle lay in the race house yard. He is believed to have worn citizens’ clothes under his striped suit and vanished in an unknown direction.
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Noah Snider
Shack
Ken
Rock House
van Cook
Snider
Race House
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