Day in Congress Highlights Tariff Debates and Territorial Bill Delay
In Washington the Senate passed amendments to the American Historical Association incorporation bill and debated tariff provisions including lead ore duties and needles. The river and harbor bill saw members question appropriations while territorial bills were postponed to January 16. House routines included a privileged clerks bill and committee discussions on harbor projects. The day closed with executive business and adjournment until tomorrow.
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Senate
Washington
Evarts
Committee On Library
American Historical Association
Edmunds
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Darien
Central America
Congress
Europe
Reagan
Mexico
el Paso
Vance
Voorhees
Hawley
Messrs
Mr. Vance
West
Slength
Mr. West
Harris
Aldrich
Allison
Marine Hospital Service
Dolph
Springer
Illinois
Committee On Territories
Buchanan
New Jersey
Hayes
Iowa
Committee On Accounts
Holman
Yeas
Blanchard
Kerr
Committee On
Spinola
Civil Service
Crane
Texas
Morrill
Sherman
Miner
Four Negro Participants Killed by Armed Posse
From Wahalak Mississippi dispatches report an armed posse killed four of the fleeing Negroes after a hilltop chase. One victim was riddled with bullets, others were slain by hanging or shooting, and at least fifteen more remain in hiding as pursuit continues.
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New York
Wahalak
Miss
NEW 8
Wahaiak
Mississippi
Meridian
Misa
Wabalak
Kemper County
Shuqualak
Noxumbee County
Cobb
Maury
New Orleans
the Picayune
Avengers
Dick Cheatham
Anthony Wilden
Zack Murray
Wilden
Shuqulak
Will Martin
Mr. Jones
George Maury
White House
Geo. Maury
Walter Crook
Will Marthc Alias Dee
Geo, Coleman
Henry Bush
Anthony Wilder
Cush Maury
John Prince
Nelson
Andrew Stennis
New York Merchants Forecast Dual Hayti Governments
New York merchants expect separate northern and southern Hayti governments after recent bombardment reports. W P Clyde & Co doubt the event, while Captain elly has not issued a statement. Many see a settlement only via Admiral Luce and his cruisers.
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New York
Saginaw
Hayti
Brooklyn
W. P. Cyde & Co
Cape Haytian
Elly
Luce
Congressional Vote in Texas by Districts
Official Texas congressional results show district by district tallies with winners and vote counts for each candidate across the ten districts. Notable leaders include Hare and Lanham among higher totals, with several districts featuring unopposed incumbents.
Selma bartender killed during street dispute
In Selma at 1 a m two white men, W R Walker and W T Melton, quarreled over a woman. Bartender John Riggs tried to calm the scene. Melton slapped Walker, Walker fired, Riggs shielded the gunshot but died. Melton was wounded in the leg.
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Montgomery
Ala
Selma
W. R. Walker
W. T. Melton
John Riggs
Melton
Riggs
Walker
Little Maggie Brad don Dies After Father Shot Incident
Aveusta Georgia December 19 Little Maggie Brad don ten year old daughter of John Brad don who was shot by an accidental discharge in her father’s hands died today She told him before dying she was willing to die if he would promise never to drink again The tragedy follows a night of drinking by the father and a fatal gun accident.
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Aveusta
Maggie
John Braddon
Burglary at Butler Stolen from Local Resident’s Home
Butler Ga December 19 The residence of W H Collins was broken into last night by an unknown burglar. About 1100 dollars was stolen from his trunk which had been broken open by the thief. Collins and his family were attending the college closing exercises when the burglary occurred.
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Butler, Ga
W. H. Collins
Republicans fix Baltimore dates for national convention
The Executive Committee of the Republican League of the United States has set February 28 and March 1 in Baltimore as the National Convention dates. The choice aims to allow many members nationwide to attend President Harrison's inauguration.
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Republican League
New York
The
Republican League of the United States
Baltimore
Harrison
Mills Found Guilty In Wife Murder Trial
In Montgomery Alabama on December 19 the City Court jury found Miles Mills guilty of wife murder and sentenced him to twenty years in the penitentiary.
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Montgomery
Ala
Miles Mills
All Americans Triumph Over Chicago in Sydney Baseball
In Sydney New South Wales a baseball game between American teams ended with All Americans defeating Chicago six to three. Separately in Baltimore Charles N. Mayo was elected President of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
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Sydnney
All Americans
Chicago
Mayo
Balimore
Charles N. Mayo
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rates and classifications debated by Southern Railroads inquiry
In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission resumes hearings on Southern Railway and Steamship Association rates. Executives A Pope M H Smith and G C Gault describe methods toward uniform classification, water-competition exceptions, and posting rates. Officials discuss compliance, through traffic, and the push toward broader uniformity amid ongoing rate changes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
A. Pope
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Chicago
Southern Railroads
South
M. H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville
Smith
R. Knott
Commission
George C. Gault
Cincinnati
Queen and Crescent
Gault
United States
R. X. Ryan
W. H. Halsey
J. W. Thomas
Nashville
Chattanooga and St. Louis
Debate in Parliament over Budget Sparks French Sensation
From France the debate in the Senate over the budget drew sharp critique from Challemel Lacour who attacked Radicalism and praised rightist alignment with the left to save the country. The assembly reacted with loud cheers and a chaotic interlude as Floquet and Say clashed with Lacour amid warnings of renewed legislation to counter Boulanger influence.
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Challemel Lacour
France
Leon Say
Say
Fioquet
Floquet
The
Tribune
Leon Sayene
Floquett
Tolain
Alloquet
Boulanger
Its Disbandment Sparks London Press Critique
London reports the Honorable Artillery Company's disbandment after the Prince of Wales influenced the move. The Times notes withdrawals of arms from the armory to Woolwich, while St James Gazette cites the refusal to back a £500 military vote as the offense. The Globe calls the action monstrous, Pall Mall Gazette blames a royal misstep, and The Standard chimes in with calls for explanation.
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Honorable Artillery Company
Prince of Wales
the Times
Woolwich
St. James Gazette
The
Globe
Pall Mall Gazette
Inventory of A S Abel estate in Baltimore court
An inventory filed in Baltimore county Supreme Court details the late A S Abel's estate. The Sun newspaper and all its belonging assets go to his three sons Edwin F George W and Walter R. Legacy payments to relatives friends and charities total over 500000. The estate value is 5067765 with bonds 1836023 stock 867394 furniture 36253 personal property in the Sun building 44126 leasehold 29660 and real estate 22156390.
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A.S. Abel
Sun
Supreme Court
Baltimore County
Baltimore Sun
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New York Produce Exchanges Vote on Christmas Closure
In New York on December 19, members voted on closing the produce exchange before Christmas but lost 601 to 444 as a two thirds margin was required. The coffee exchange plans two adjournments from December 22 to 26 and December 29 to January 2. The cotton exchange faced an adverse ballot yet members petition their board to close under an emergency clause allowing action without a formal ballot.
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Produce Exchange
Coffee Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Board of Managers
Three Men Drowned Near Hooksett Bridge Collapse
At a bridge work site on the Merrimac river just north of Hooksett three men drowned when ice moved suddenly during repairs on the Suncook branch of the Concord railroad. Eleven men fell into the water. eight were rescued with injuries.
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N. H
Merrimac
Suncook
Concord
Bishop Keane Presents Catholic University Plan to Pope
Bishop Keane delivered the collective letter from American bishops to the Pope in Rome, reporting satisfactory progress toward establishing the Catholic University in Washington, D. C. The Pope expressed thanks for his support and underscored the project as a bulwark against nationalism and free thought in America.
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Keane
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
America
Cleveland's Defaulting Treasurer Faces Settlements
London reports three actions against Ex-Treasurer Axworthy of Cleveland Ohio were settled in the Court of Queen's Bench. He agreed to pay and surrender his property in America as settlement.
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London
Axworthy
Ohio
Court of Queen’s Bench
America
Gladstone Sets Sail for Naples Amid Cheers at Dover
Gladstone left Lonson by train for Naples as a large crowd gathered at the station and gave cheering farewell. He reached Dover to a similar reception before a rough Channel crossing, the sea and fog hampering the voyage.
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Naples
Lonson
Dover
Channel
Panama Canal Company Bondholders Meet January 29
Bondholders of the Panama Canal Company will hold a meeting on January 29 to discuss the course of action regarding the ongoing financial matters and potential resolutions. The notice from Paris dated December 19 announces the session and invites interested parties to participate.
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Paris
Panama Company
Suspended Treaty by Jary Afts enacts new debate
In Viswaa on December 19 the Lower House of the Heicharath aes Jory im Aftsen judiciary Gobiou discussed a suspended treaty by Jary. The fragmented report notes a formal pause and ongoing deliberations within the chamber.
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Viswaa
Heicharath Aes Jory Im Aftsen Judicial Gobiou
Willis Appointed Judge of Columbus City Court
Georgia legislature confirms Hon. James L. Willis as Judge of the Columbus City Court. Senate and House actions cover railroads, hotel and bank charters, school systems, and public notices. Major items include leases, amendments to state acts, and a push to adjourn by next Saturday.
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Bank of Cordele
Putnam County Banking Company
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
West Point Terminal Company
North and South Street Railroad Company
Rome
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Catoosa
S. C. Chambliss
Bibb
Massengale
James L. Willis
Pnly
Eheecccete
James L. Wis
Colum
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Oconee
Gilbert
Columbus Oil
Incame
Ichmond
Ww. Jones
Newton County
Jackson County Court Illegally Established, Georgia
Notes from the Capital report that Jackson county’s County Court was illegally established and has operated since its 1887 creation. The court traces to an 1872 act, with a 1877 local act abolishing that act’s Jackson county provisions, and hints at further actions by Governor J. A. B. and Judge amid a recent inquiry.
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Jackson County
Lee
J.A. B
Atrocities under Sultan's rule and tribal war flare
A Zanzibar dispatch reports four natives executed in the streets for murder by order of the Sultan, with twenty four more due to die similarly next week. The British Consul protests. Separately, Arusha and Masai clash after a cow-lifting raid, massacres occur, cattle seized, and a three year regional war threatens west of Kilima Njaro.
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London
Zanzibar
Kilima Njaro
Richmond and Alleghany railroad sale decree upheld
In Richmond Virginia the City Court heard arguments on the county lien holders challenges to the decree for sale of the Richmond and Alleghany railroad. The court overruled the demurrer and ordered the road sold with Major G R Leland named as sole commissioner and required to post a 100000 bond.
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Richmond and Alleghany
G. R. Leland
Major Leland
Story Not Believed About Almyra Fire at Sea
Boston officials debunk the report from Rockland Maine that the steamer Almyra burned at sea with all hands saved. Sea captains say they know of no such vessel and that the inland sailing origin claimed by Alfred Doran makes the tale implausible. The tale is declared utterly without foundation.
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Alfred Doran
Rockland
Almyra
Birmingham
England
New York
Doran
Coasting Vessels Report Worst Coast Storm
Star dispatch from San Francisco reports a coast storm from Cape Mendocino to Cape Flattery as the worst in captain Salmona Costa Rica suffered a broken arm after a heavy sea threw him over a bridge to the deck. Several northbound colliers arrived overdue, with fears Puget Sound coal ships failed to weather the gale.
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Cape Menecino
Cape Flattery
Salmona
Costa Rica
Puget Sound
Earthquake shock rattles towns in New York counties
A quake felt in Washington and Warren counties at 5 45 this morning lasted about four seconds. Buildings were violently shaken and residents reported windows rattling and doors shaking. No injuries were reported.
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N. Y
Washington
Warren Counties
Fire destroys Misa store and Hogan’s next door
Fire broke out this evening in Amy’s store and Hogan's adjoining shop in Misa, causing total destruction of both buildings. Damages and possible causes are under investigation by local authorities. No injuries reported. Fire department battled the blaze for hours to prevent spread to nearby structures.
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Amy’ Sore
Hogan’s
Birmingham Nine and a Southern Party Plot
Indianapolis dispatch reports a Birmingham Alabama led group meeting with President-elect plans hinting at a new Southern political party. The scheme centers on protection and fair elections as cornerstones while business leaders foresee realignment as the Solid South fades and race issues are to be settled by negro votes under a reorganized party.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thos. Seddon
Birmingham
Ala
Geo. Harrison
Alabama
Harrison
South
Meno
Quay's Indianapolis Visit Largely Social Not Political
Senator Quay arrived in Indianapolis with his party at 5 10 pm and left quickly to avoid subpoena. He did not discuss politics, and Col Goodloe was not summoned. Quay said Gen Britton and Gen Williams planned inaugural arrangements and the meeting with Gen Harrison was mainly social and unofficial.
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Senator Quay
Reece
Washington
United States District Attorney
Col. Goodloe
Gen. Harrison
Loyal Legion
Gen
Harrison
Quay
Unknown Parties Nail the Flag at Macon Georgia
Unknown parties nailed a large United States flag to a pole on a main Macon street. United States Marshal Lucius M. Lamar and Judge Emory Speer directed deputies to remove the flag and raise it over the United States building with a flag staff supplied by the court jury. Judge Speer denounced the act, praised the national ensign, and urged that such deeds do not reflect the Southern people. The court officers, including the judge and marshal, are ex Confederates.
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Unitedtates
Union
United States Court
United States
Lucius M. Lamar
Emory Speer
Bailey Nomination for Indiana U S Attorney Faces Adverse Senate Review
Washington December 19 The Department of Justice has supplied the Senate Judiciary Committee with information on criticisms of Leon O Bailey recently nominated as United States Attorney for the district of Indiana An adverse report is expected within days
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Haytien Ster Toussaint L’ouverture
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Department of Justice
Leon O. Bailey
District of Indiana
Senate Judiciary Committee
Manchester Chamber Passes Tax Parity Resolutions
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce in London on December 19 approved resolutions demanding that all foreign goods similar to English products pay the same proportion of imperial and local taxation as if produced in Great Britain.
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Manchester Chamber of Commerce
England
Great Britain
Disappearance True But Delirium Rewrites Plot
In Charleston in December 1919 Robert Morris, once missing near Bamberg, is found in a drunken delirium. The alleged negro plot to assassinate him proves to be a delirium tremens exaggeration, reshaping the sensational tale.
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S. C
Robert Morris
Bamberg
Hio
Samoa Conflict Reported Capture After Fierce Battle
Auckland dispatch notes Samoans under Mataia captured most of Atia after a hard fight with Tamaseses. Reported losses total 100 killed and several hundred wounded.
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Loaves
Auckland
Samoa
Mataia
Atia
Tamaseses
Resignation of Cincinnati University Chancellor
In Cincinnati Gen Jacob D Cox resigns as Chancellor citing salary funds as better spent on apparatus and library. In Rome the Chamber of Deputies passes Saracco motion by 118 to 51 to spend 86 million lire on military and railway improvements.
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Jacob D. Cox
Cincinnati University
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Saracco
Reading Clerk E. Oo Dead at Democratic Conventions
Sloi N. ., December 19. E. Oo died. He served as reading clerk at five Democratic national conventions.
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E. Oo
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